Autopsy Assistantship is a specialized academic field focused on training individuals to support forensic pathologists and medical examiners in post-mortem examinations. This crucial role involves preparing bodies, assisting with dissections, handling specimens, and maintaining equipment, contributing significantly to determining the cause and manner of death for legal, public health, and research purposes.
Degree Levels
Skills & careers at each degree level
An Associate's program in Autopsy Assistantship provides students with foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to competently assist in forensic and hospital autopsy procedures.
Skills8
Anatomical Dissection AssistanceSpecimen Collection and ProcessingForensic Photography DocumentationInstrumentation Sterilization and MaintenanceChain of Custody ProtocolsMedical Terminology ApplicationBiohazard Safety and Waste ManagementPost-mortem Imaging Support
Career Paths5
Autopsy Technician
Medical Examiner's Office, Coroner's Office📈 Growing