Forensic Chemical Analysis Critical Skills

Issued by Florida International University (FIU)

Developed within the Global Forensic and Justice Center, this badge recognizes competency in performing chemical analysis of known and unknown substances such as drugs and explosive materials. Earners can define trace and bulk chemical material; explain how trace material can be transferred; list basic rules of safe chemical material collection; and conduct presumptive and confirmatory testing of known and unknown trace materials using appropriate tools, techniques and processes.

Type Validation
Level Foundational

Skills

Chemical Collections
Chemical Materials Analysis
Chemical Materials Collections
Chemicals Testing
Chemical Storage
Forensic Chemical Analysis

Earning Criteria

Successful completion of course assessments.
Successful completion of performance assessments.
Successful completion of a culminating reflection demonstrating understanding of learning and skills acquired and their applicability to academic and professional growth.