40-hour Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Workshop
Clearwater, FL
Cost: $775/student
 
May 5-9 2025
8AM-5PM EST
 
Hosting Agency: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
4801 145th Ave N., Clearwater, Florida 33762
 
COURSE OVERVIEW
The advanced bloodstain pattern analysis training course is designed for experienced investigators who routinely investigate and are involved on bloodstained scenes. The course will enforce and focus on the fundamental principles of bloodstain pattern analysis, introduce advanced mathematical principles, examination of complex bloodstains, sequencing of stains, analyzing textiles and fabrics, report writing, and experimentation. Both lecture and practical, mock scenarios will be incorporated.
 
It is recommended that students have previously completed a basic bloodstain pattern analysis course or have experience in the field documenting bloodstain patterns. Students will need to bring the following equipment, if possible: DSLR camera, tripod, macro lens, and external flash. Scales and manual calipers will be provided. Please bring a digital caliper if you wish. 
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Reinforce principles of bloodstain pattern analysis on advanced scenario settings
Develop and apply scientific methodologies to experimentation 
Identify, classify, and provide analyses related to complex stain patterns
Apply bloodstain pattern analysis methodologies to photograph review
 
ADA/Special Accomodations: 
 
To provide our students with the best possible learning environment, please notify of any
requested accommodations when registering. This can be done on the registration form or by
contacting Heidi Sievers directly by email or phone (727-247-4075).
 
This course has been approved by IAI Crime Scene and Bloodstain Pattern boards. 
 
Please complete our registration form to provide all necessary information. Click here to access the form.