New York State Association of County Coroners and Medical Examiners

New York State Association of County Coroners and Medical Examiners presents CORONER 101 “ Investigation of Death” Saturday, December 8, 2007 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lourdes Hospital - Lecture Hall - Binghamton, New York

REGISTRATION: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. COST: $101 (includes lunch and coffee breaks) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course, primarily designed for newly elected Coroners, will provide basic knowledge in several areas of Medico-Legal Death Investigation, i.e. Scene Investigation, Determining Cause of Death, Criteria for Ordering an Autopsy, Legal Duties and Issues, and Proper Documentation. This course is based on New York State statues particularly County Law 17A. Coroner 101 may also be used as a refresher course for sitting Coroners/ME’s, and source of information for Public Health Officials, Law Enforcement Officers, Funeral Directors or anyone who deals with Coroners and Medical Examiners. The NYSACCME Coroner 101 course is designed to give the newly elected Coroner the basic information needed to take his/her office following their election. Presently, there is no requirement for such a course, but NYSACCME believes and encourages proper education in all areas of Medico-Legal Death Investigation and will strive to bring this course to all newly elected Coroners.

9:00 - Welcome and Introduction: You mean I have to go to the scene? John Prindle, MD, Coroner 10:00 - Interaction with the police: Who’s in charge of this mess? Steven Anderson, NYSP 10:45 - Coffee Break 11:00 - Interaction with the police CONTINUES! 11:45 - Funeral Directors Participation: Your best friends on a stormy night! Douglas Coleman, Licensed

Funeral Director 12:00 - Lunch 12:45 - The Media: I don’t remember saying that!!! Nancy Dooling, Press--Sun Bulletin Reporter 1:15 - Legal Responsibility: Can I do that legally? Don Todd, District Attorney/Coroner 2:00 - The Autopsy: Does this case really make sense? James Terzian, MD, Forensic Pathologist 3:00 - Coffee Break 3:15 - The Autopsy CONTINUES! 3:45 - Certification: But that doesn’t tell me why he died! James Terzian, MD, Forensic Pathologist 4:15 - Courtroom Presentation: In the hot seat! Joanne Perry, Assistant District Attorney

DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 17, take Exit 70 S to Riverside Drive, exit on the right. Take Riverside Drive to Lourdes Hospital on the right and go to Main Floor to Lecture Hall. ______

Name ______Title ______Address ______Telephone ______City______State ______Zip Code ______E-Mail Address ______Representing (County and/or Agency) ______REGISTRATION and PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED by Thursday, November 15, 2007

PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO NYSACCME IN THE AMOUNT OF $101 and MAIL TO: NYSACCME Susan J. Ernst 4721 Pine Hill Road Albion, New York 14411

Telephone/Fax (585)589-5410 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Total paid $101 Check Number ______1007/sje