National Forensic Academy
Certifications Available Through the National Forensic Academy
NFA Diploma
Everyone that successfully completes the NFA will receive a diploma stating that he or she hashave completed 400 hours of crime scene investigator training.
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Included in each session of the NFA is a 40-hour basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA) module. Each successful participant will receive an additional certificate of completion specifically for this module.
Membership in the International Association for Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA)
BPA instructors will sponsor successful participants for membership in the IAPBA. For more information about the IABPA, please visit their website at http://iabpa.org/.
International Association for Identification (IAI) Certification
The National Forensic Academy is recognized by the IAI as providing the necessary training required for the four levels of crime scene certification. These four certifications are:
- Certified Crime Scene Investigator
- Certified Crime Scene Analyst
- Certified Crime Scene Reconstructionist
- Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst
Certification exams for these certifications will be proctored during the 10-week NFA schedule and all study materials are available in the NFA library.
Individuals wishing to take these certification exams must meet all the experience requirements for the respective certification levels and pay a $150 ($200 effective January 1, 2012) non-refundable application fee to the IAI.
For more information about IAI crime scene certifications, please visit their website at www.theiai.org
Contact NFA
Donna Kelley
Program Manager
Phone: (865) 946-3218
Toll Free: (866) 449-5342
Fax: (865) 946-3214
donna.kelley@tennessee.edu
Mandy Johnson
Specialist
Phone: (865) 946-3234
Toll Free: (866) 449-5342
Fax: (865) 946-3214
mandy.johnson@tennessee.edu
Jennifer Benson
Coordinator
Phone: (865) 946-3235
Toll Free: (866) 449-5342
Fax: (865) 946-3214
jennifer.benson@tennessee.edu