Objectives 

• Understand the autopsy procedure itself, the different settings that autopsy is practiced, and basic information regarding the death certification and death investigation process in the United States

• If you are interested in learning information about international autopsy practice, please view our supplemental videos

To-do list

• Take the Pre-Quiz to see how much you already know about autopsy pathology

• Review Autopsy Story Videos to understand the value of autopsy in medicine and why this is an important aspect of pathology residency training

• Watch the lecture Introduction to Autopsy

• Watch cadaver evisceration demonstration videos

• Watch the US Death Investigation Systems video

• Watch the US Death Certification video

• Watch the Autopsy Reporting video

• Complete the autopsy study guide to practice for the Post-Quiz

• Take the Post-Quiz to see how much you have learned about autopsy pathology

Pre-Lesson Quiz

Introduction to Autopsy

Cadaver Evisceration Demonstration Videos (Parts 1-4)

US Death Investigations Systems

Death Certification

Autopsy Reporting

Supplemental Videos

Italian Death Investigations Systems

Indian Death Investigations Systems

New Zealandish Death Investigations Systems

Autopsy Study Guide

Post-Lesson Assessment

Congratulations on finishing this module! In order to get your course certificate, please complete the exam and satisfaction survey linked below.

The exam will consist of 10 questions with a short feedback section at the beginning. You will have TWO attempts to take the quiz and pass with a score of 60% or higher. If you do not receive your certificate with 10 minutes of completing your exam, please contact us.