Recovery of Human Remains
This class is currently sold out.
Please check our upcoming schedule for additional class options.
$650.00
February 10-12, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Co-hosted by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office & Keiser University Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida
Instructor: Dr. Meredith Tise, Forensic Anthropologist
Join us for three days (24 hours) of hands-on training focused on the search, documentation, and recovery of buried and surface scattered human remains. This training will include the following topics:
- Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
- Human versus Non-Human Bone Identification
- Human Osteology
- Postmortem Modification to Human Remains
- Recovery of Surface Scattered Skeletal Remains
- Recovery of Buried Human Remains
Training Location: Keiser University Sarasota - 6151 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
Recommended Lodging Information:*
Even Hotel Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch - 6231 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240
Hyatt Place Sarasota - Lakewood Ranch - 6121 Exchange Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Sarasota Lakewood Ranch - 6105 Exchange Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
*Suncoast Forensics has not secured a hotel block, so please explore hotels near the training location for the best rate.
Attire: Wear outdoor scene appropriate clothing, including boots, long pants, and hats.
Equipment: If possible, bring shovels, screens, buckets, and probes. All other small equipment will be provided.
This class is IAI Crime Scene Certification and ABMDI Continuing Education approved.
Attendance Policy: Students must attend this class to receive a certificate. Students that have enrolled in the class but need to cancel shall contact Suncoast Forensics at meredth@suncoastforensics.com at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations made less than 15 calendar days prior to the start of the class will be subject to a $200 cancellation fee. No shows for the class will result in a non-refundable class fee. This fee will be waived in instances of legitimate emergencies. If an agency needs to send a substitution in place of a registered student, contact Suncoast Forensics to provide updated student information.
