Relationship Testing Statistical Calculation Training: Module 1 - Parentage Calculations: Individual Purchase

This course is offered online as independent, self-paced study through AABB’s Education Platform. After registering for the course, each learner will receive automatic access to the program at http://education.aabb.org (found under My Courses within the My Learning Programs section). Access is granted for one year from the date of registration.

Course Description
This unique program seeks to educate laboratory scientists and forensic analysts on the statistical methods used to determine genetic parentage and other familial relationships. As a foundational course, it provides material important in understanding the core statistical elements involved in parentage calculations.

Featuring self-paced, multi-media online training and practice exercises, this course includes three (3) units:

• Unit 1: Foundations in Parentage Calculations
• Unit 2: Paternity Trio Calculations
• Unit 3: Parentage Duo Calculations

Practice exercise worksheets, downloadable MP3 audio file and a handout of the presentation slides of each unit are also included within the course.

Course Goals
Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Discuss Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, Bayes Theorem and prior probability.
• Set up a likelihood ratio equation.
• Calculate individual likelihood ratios for each genetic system tested.
• Calculate the combined likelihood ratio.
• Calculate the probability of relationship (W).
• Perform various parentage calculations.
• Trios (M, F, C)
• Duos (F, C)
• Interpret results and write reports that meet the AABB Standards for Relationship Testing Laboratories.

A continuing education credit certificate/certificate of completion will be provided immediately upon review of all three units, successful completion of the course quiz, completion of the program evaluation, and claiming your continuing education credit type.

Discounted pricing is available for organizations wanting to purchase four (4) or more registrations. Visit the course page to learn more.