<![CDATA[Find your answers here]]> en-US Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:59:06 +0000 <![CDATA[If I get my Medicolegal Death Investigator Certification, does that mean I'm registered with *ABMDI?]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/18/if-i-get-my-medicolegal-death-investigator-certification-does-that-mean-im-registered-with-abmdi
Does DITA Certification Mean I’m Registered with ABMDI?

No. Earning your Medicolegal Death Investigator Certification through DITA does not mean you are registered with ABMDI.

These are two separate certifications with different purposes and requirements.

What Does the DITA Certification Mean?

The Death Investigation Training Academy (DITA) Certification confirms that you have:

Successfully completed the MDI training program

Demonstrated competency in death investigation principles

Met the...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/18 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:27:06 +0000 certification ABMDI <![CDATA[Certification Exam]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/8/certification-exam The Medicolegal Death Investigator certification is designed to provide graduates with a recognized credential that can translate into greater recognition within their field.  Successful completion of the exam demonstrates that the student understands the death investigation process and has met the minimum knowledge standard. 

To learn more about the exam process and oversight, go...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/8 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:31:56 +0000 certification ABMDI <![CDATA[Recertification ConEd Credits - Accepted Continuing Education Courses]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/26/recertification-coned-credits Understanding accepted continuing education courses. 

For recertification, we accept credit hours that may also have been used in another career field you are associated with, such as law enforcement, nursing, emergency medicine, and other criminal justice fields.  However, not all courses can be used across both certifications.  For instance, the continuing education courses for the Medicolegal Death Investigator Certification must be...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/26 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Recertification - Recertification Information]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/27/recertification Certification must be renewed every 24 months to remain active.

All required materials must be submitted at least 60 days prior to your certification expiration date.

Recertification Requirements

To renew your certification, you must submit the following:

Recertification Application

$75 Renewal/Maintenance Fee (due at time of submission)

20 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) earned within the current 24-month cycle

Copy of a Current...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/27 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:34:25 +0000 <![CDATA[Where can I get your current W9]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/21/where-can-i-get-your-current-w9 If invoiced, our current W9 should have been attached to the invoice. If you did not receive it, please email support to request that one be sent to you.

Subject Line: Request for W9

Send email request to:

support@deathinvestigation.training

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/21 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 pay by invoice purchase order W9 <![CDATA[Refund - Online Courses - Individual Courses and Bundles]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/19/refund-online-courses All sales of individual online courses and course bundles are final.

Refunds are not available once a course has been purchased, except in cases of:

Duplicate purchases of the same course

Accidental purchase of the wrong course

Duplicate or Mistaken Purchases

If a course was purchased in...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/19 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 23:13:01 +0000 Refunds <![CDATA[How long does it take to complete the Medicolegal Death Investigator course?]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/16/how-long-does-it-take-to-complete-the-medicolegal-death-investigator-course Students enrolled in the Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) course receive 180 days (6 months) of access from the date the course begins.

While you have the full 6 months to complete the program, most students finish within 6 to 8 weeks, depending...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/16 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 17:00:14 +0000 course access <![CDATA[Difference in Everything Bundle and the MDI Academy Course]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/everything-bundle-vs-mdi-academy Choosing the right training option depends on your goals. Below is a breakdown of both options to help you decide which is the best fit.

Everything Bundle

The Everything Bundle provides access to nearly all courses on our platform for one year, with the exception of the MDI Academy.

With this option:

You can take...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/12 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:59:51 +0000 Everything Bundle <![CDATA[How can I pay by invoice]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/9/how-can-i-pay-by-invoice

Can my department be invoiced for training?

Yes. We regularly work with agencies to provide invoicing options for both online and classroom training.

If your department prefers to pay by invoice or purchase order (PO), our team can assist with the enrollment and billing process.

Important: Credit cards cannot be used to pay an issued invoice.

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/9 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:05:56 +0000 pay by invoice purchase order <![CDATA[Where can I get my Certificate]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/7/where-can-i-get-my-certificate If you did not receive your certificate at the end of your course, don’t worry. Your certificate is still available in your student account and can be accessed at any time. Be sure your course progress show 100% even if you have finished your final exam. If it does not...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/7 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:26:11 +0000 course access certificate transcript <![CDATA[Co-Hosted Training - How do I co-host a course?]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/6/co-hosted-training The Death Investigation Training Academy (DITA) offers agencies the opportunity to co-host training courses at their location. This is often referred to as “free training” because hosting agencies receive complimentary seats in exchange for providing basic accommodations.

Co-hosted training is a practical way to bring high-quality, nationally recognized instruction directly to your agency and...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/6 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:39:38 +0000 co-hosting <![CDATA[Accreditation - Is your program accredited]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/5/accreditation Accredited, Certified & Recognized.

The Death Investigation Training Academy is recognized as an approved provider of secondary and continuing education by several agencies and governing authorities. Click on the section title to see the corresponding accreditation message.

American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)

The Death Investigation Academy is an approved provider of educational courses by ABMDI.

Law Enforcement Training and Standards

The Death...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/5 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:23:21 +0000 Accreditation <![CDATA[Refunds - MDI Academy - Medicolegal Death Investigator Course]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/4/refunds-mdi-academy

Before You Begin the Course

Students are eligible for a full refund of tuition if the request is made before starting the course.

Refunds will be issued minus any credit card or processing fees

These fees are non-refundable, as they are charged by third-party processors and are not returned to us

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/4 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:21:13 +0000 Refunds <![CDATA[Course Access Time and Extensions - How long do I have access to the course? Do you offer course extensions?]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/2/course-access-time-and-extensions Access time depends on the type of course you enroll in:

Individual Courses: 60 days

Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) Course: 180 days (6 months)

Topic-Based Course Bundles: 90 days

Everything Bundle: 365 days (1 year)

Please note that course availability beyond one year is not guaranteed due to updates, platform changes, or...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/2 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:06:32 +0000 course access <![CDATA[Refund - Classroom Courses - Classroom and Onsite Short Courses]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/23/refund-classroom-courses Below is an overview of our refund policy for classroom training, along with a few important details to help you plan accordingly.

Refund Timeline
A full refund, minus any applicable credit card or registration fees, will be issued if a cancellation request is received at least 60 days prior to the start of the course. These processing fees are non-refundable, as they...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/23 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:15:00 +0000 Refunds <![CDATA[American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, (ABMDI) - What is the certification Difference]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/11/american-board-of-medicolegal-death-investigators-abmdi What is the certification difference between your Academy and ABMDI?

How is your Academy associated with ABMDI?

How is our certification different?

Our training is reviewed annually by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators and assigned an approval number. We are not associated with ABMDI in any other function and do not speak for them.

The certification through our Academy...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/11 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 22:55:32 +0000 Accreditation certification ABMDI <![CDATA[Proctor Testing Location - Who finds the testing location, the Academy, or me?]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/10/proctor-testing-location Questions:

Who finds the testing location, the Academy, or me?

How do I find a testing location?

What happens if the testing facility I choose to proctor my exam isn't approved?

Who finds the testing location, the Academy, or me?

Because our students are located across the USA and other countries, we are unable to suggest proctors or proctor locations.

We do...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/10 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:48:20 +0000 certification <![CDATA[How to claim tax exempt status]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/22/how-to-claim-tax-exempt-status Option One:

Government agencies can be invoiced directly, BEFORE enrolling students. This will ensure a non-tax sale. Send an email to our support team asking for assistance with enrolling students and receiving an invoice. This is only for government agencies and not individuals.

email: support@deathinvestigation.training

Option Two:

How can an organization - student claim tax exemption?

Students can claim tax...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/22 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:48:13 +0000 Refunds billing update payment Tax Exempt <![CDATA[Core Competency Requirements - Certification Examination]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/25/core-competency-requirements Below are the eight areas of core competency on which the certification examination is based. Each section highlights the areas of knowledge and skills our certification board feels are the critical base of knowledge required to qualify as  a Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator, C-MDI

Effective Communication...]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/25 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 23:16:08 +0000 <![CDATA[How to cancel a subscription]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/14/how-to-cancel-a-subscription To access Billing details, students can click on their name or picture in the top right of their dashboard site header and select My Account.

They can then select the Billing tab.

billing_tab.jpg

From here, students...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/14 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:46:30 +0000 billing credit card update payment subscription <![CDATA[Updating Credit Card]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/17/updating-credit-card To access Billing details, students can click on their name or picture in the top right of their dashboard header and select My Account.

They can then select the Billing tab.

billing_tab.jpg

From here,...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/17 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:51:40 +0000 billing credit card subscription <![CDATA[Request Video Meeting with Instructor]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/15/request-video-meeting-with-instructor How do I get a video or phone meeting with an instructor?

If you would like to schedule a one-on-one video or phone meeting with an instructor all you need to do is send an email to the support team and request the meeting.

Please provide the following information when making the request.

Which instructor you would like to speak with

Which...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/15 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:54:40 +0000 request a meeting video chat <![CDATA[How do students manage their billing and credit card information?]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/13/how-do-students-manage-their-billing-and-credit-card-information Students are able to manage their billing and credit card information directly from the Billing tab of their student account page.

How to Access Billing Details

To access your billing details, a student can click on their name or picture in the top right of their dashboard site header and select My Account.

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]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/13 Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:42:27 +0000 billing credit card update payment subscription <![CDATA[Reset a Forgotten Password]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/3/reset-a-forgotten-password If you have forgotten the password to your course dashboard or would like to change your password, no problem! This article covers how to change or reset your password.

Reset a Forgotten Password

If you have forgotten your password and are locked out of your account, you can trigger a reset password email right from your site sign-in page!

Go to...

]]> https://ditahelpdocs.helpspace-docs.io/article/3 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:11:35 +0000 Password