Certification: Bloodstain Pattern Examiner Certification

Bloodstain pattern (BP) analysis is based on the sciences of biology, mathematics and physics. The BP analyst understands these sciences and the role they play in determining how blood reacts when exiting the body and/or acted upon by force. A Certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst (CBPA) has demonstrated a sufficient amount of training, experience and knowledge necessary to recognize and apply the principles of BP analysis
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Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 5 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.