Cognitive Interviewing for Accident Investigators - ADVANCED February 24, 2009

In addition to the knowledge base and cognitive interviewing techniques covered in the basic course (IM401A), this program will focus on refining the CI techniques and will provide the participant with numerous opportunities to gain confidence using the CI method through interactive discussion, demonstrations and exercises.

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
Use the Cognitive Interview (CI) method to obtain more accurate and complete information from eyewitnesses and critical personnel in accident investigations
Explain how the social dynamics in an interview can affect its outcome
Identify various errors of perception and memory
Employ various techniques to enhance a witness’ recall of an event
Brief colleagues about the interview process and its impact on the outcome of an investigation

$423 for all applications and payment received no later than January 24, 2009
$467 for all applications with payment received January 25, 2009 to February 18, 2009
$517 for all applications submitted between February 19, 2009 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on February 23, 2009
$50 processing fee will be added to tuitions for all offline applications (starting October 1, 2008)

Official Website: http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/CourseInfo/IM401B_2009.htm