Coronial System in Queensland – An Introduction
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CQUniversity
Earners will have an understanding of the Coronial system in Australia, and in particular with reference to Queensland legislation. They will be able to identify criteria for a reportable death and by whom, and outline the process for coronial deaths to be reported and investigated. They can distinguish the different types of autopsies undertaken by the Coroner and understand the process and purpose of an inquest.
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Completion of 2 hours of self-paced learning.
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Achieve a score of over 90% in an online quiz.
Standards
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth.
This Chapter explains which deaths must be investigated and clarifies those which may not. It outlines general case management strategies coroners may consider when investigating a death and explains how certain categories of reportable death should be investigated.
The object of the Act is to establish the position of the State Coroner, and require the reporting of particular deaths, and establish the procedures for investigations, including holding inquests, and help prevent deaths from similar causes happening in the future.