Quality Assurance and Ethics in Forensic Science

Regardless of which laboratory you choose to work in, you will inevitably need to navigate an established quality assurance program. With the kind of work we encounter in the field of forensics, it is also inevitable that ethical questions will arise. This course will prepare you for operating inside of a quality assurance system and prepare you for how to navigate ethical considerations in your work.

Topics covered in this course include:
• Purpose and Benefits of a Quality Assurance Program
• Quality Control
• Ensuring Quality in your Forensics Work
• Navigating Improvements & Changes
• Ethical Considerations in Forensic Science
• Real-life Examples & Class Discussion

Please prepare at least one question or experience regarding Quality Assurance or Ethics that you think could help you and the group for discussion.