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Forensic DNA Examination

The Forensic DNA certification examination is designed for individuals who meet the education, training, and experience requirements of the Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories or DNA Databasing Laboratories and who are actively working in a forensic science laboratory performing DNA analysis work. This work may include, but is not limited to, analysis, interpretation, and/or review of human DNA using autosomal-STR, Y-STR, and/or mitochondrial sequencing systems. These activities may be conducted in either Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories or DNA Databasing Laboratories.

This examination is currently being field-tested.  
Qualifications for initial certification and recertification are found in the Certification Scheme.

The job description, examination alignment chart, sample questions, and a bibliography for this examination can be found in the Study Guide.

For more information on the duties, tasks, skills, etc. that were considered in developing the examination, review the DACUM Research Chart.
Certification Scheme
Forensic DNA Study Guide
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      • Online Proficiency Testing Review Submission
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    • Molecular Bio
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      • Bio Screen
      • Forensic DNA
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