Robert O'Block, founder of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI), has announced a new opportunity that will make it easier for qualified ACFEI members to earn the Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC, credential in their local area through ACFEI’s innovative self-study and proctored examination option. O'Block recently approved this new opportunity for ACFEI members to ensure that those members who were well qualified to be Certified Forensic Consultants but were unable to travel to attend ACFEI National Conferences would still have a means to earn the CFC credential. According to O'Block, any ACFEI member who possesses the requisite education, experience, and knowledge can take advantage of ACFEI’s self-study and proctored exam option to take the Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC, exam at a local library, university, or testing center.
By taking advantage of this convenient self-study and proctored exam option, qualified ACFEI members can earn the CFC credential at their own pace. To earn the CFC credential through the proctored exam and self-study option, the first step will be to contact ACFEI for all Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC, study materials. ACFEI members can use these study materials to prepare for the CFC exam. When these members are ready to take the CFC exam, they simply contact ACFEI Headquarters at (800) 423-9737 to set up an appropriate time and location for them to take their proctored exam. Proctored exams may be taken at approved testing sites, including universities, libraries, testing centers, and many other locations.
Self study and proctored exam options are now available for all of ACFEI’s prestigious Certification Programs, including the Certified Forensic Nurse, CFN, program; the Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC, program; the Certified Forensic Accountant, Cr.FA, program; and the Certified Medical Investigator, CMI, program. Also available through this proctored exam option are the exams for Certification in Homeland Security at Level-IV (CHS-IV) and Level-V (CHS-V).
About the Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC, Program
The Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC, program is intended to train forensic professionals in the law, both generally and specifically. It educates individuals in the fine points of being competent and knowledgeable forensic consultants in the unique environment of the American judicial system.
About the CFC Course
The CFC course begins with classroom instruction, followed by interactive role-playing scenarios and adversarial confrontations related to issues such as giving deposition testimony, testifying at trial, and assisting counsel and clients during the opposing expert’s testimony. Participants are challenged so that when confronted with litigation they will be comfortable and competent in their role as forensic consultants. At the end of the CFC course, candidates sit for a comprehensive written examination. Upon successful completion of the exam, candidates will be conferred with the designation Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC.
The CFC Course and Exam Covers the Following Topical Areas:
• Adhering to professional ethics
• Following proper documentation procedures
• Writing error-proof reports
• Preparing interrogatories and deposition testimony, and assisting counsel in the same
• Presenting testimonial evidence and opinions
• Testifying in a court of law
• Comporting with jurisdictional rules, including the Federal Rules of Evidence and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence
• Preparing a professional resume or curriculum vitae, retainer agreements, contracts and other documents necessary for your protection
Professional Benefits of Becoming a Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC
The Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC, credential will help a forensic professional gain recognition as a credentialed professional in forensic consulting, which can help contribute to the weight of his or her testimony and the validity of the evidence presented in a court of law.
Comments on the CFC Program from Certified Forensic Consultants:
“We, as forensic experts, are just one part of the litigation system, but we are a critical aspect nonetheless. We must always be knowledgeable about our individual disciplines and stay current as to what courts and lawyers need from us. The ACFEI CFC designation is a great new professional opportunity for all forensic experts…because it provides the first clear peer-reviewed program, exam and continuing education program anywhere. This certification and continuing education keeps the forensic expert fully abreast of the latest issues in testifying, rendering reports, and ethical behavior, which provides the legal system with the most respected, professional work in the litigation process.”
—Marc Rabinoff, Ed.D., DABFE, CFC
“Applying one’s professional expertise to issues of the law does not come naturally. The CFC designation assures the client that the professional has undergone additional forensic training and experience and understands how to apply their knowledge honestly and fairly to the forensic arena.”
—Jonathon J. Lipman, Ph.D., CFC
For More Information on ACFEI and the Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC, Program
or more information on the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute’s wide range of certification programs and continuing education opportunities, call toll free (800) 423-9737.