Describing, Differentiating, and Determining Bloodstain Patterns Webinar
May 15, 2026
12-2 PM EST
via Zoom
Cost: $25/ student
Instructor: Heidi Sievers, PhD, MSFS, CBPA, CCSA
 
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course aims to provide students with an in-depth methodology of describing bloodstain patterns utilizing the 5-criteria of size, shape, distribution, appearance, and location. Students will also be exposed to methodology on differentiating between the identification of multiple bloodstain patterns. This webinar will be interactive with materials being sent to participants prior to. 
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
·      Describe bloodstain patterns utilizing criteria of size, shape, distribution, appearance, and location
·      Properly classify and identify bloodstain patterns
·      Assess multiple bloodstain patterns and differentiate between multiple pattern types
·      Explain how identification was made based on physical appearance and mechanism
 
This course has been approved by the IAI Crime Scene (re-certification) and Bloodstain (initial and re-certification) boards. 
 
A PDF of access details will be available for download at the checkout page following purchase. 
 
Please complete our registration form to provide all necessary information. Click here to access the form.