Which type of training does not count towards ABMDI certification?

The correct answer is general training. This type of training refers to a broad range of knowledge or skills that are not specifically tailored to the specialized field of medical death investigation. While practical training, fieldwork experience, and formal educational training are structured and directly relevant to the skills required for ABMDI certification, general training typically lacks this direct applicability.

Practical training involves hands-on experiences that develop specific competencies needed for the role of a medical death investigator. Fieldwork experience allows individuals to apply their knowledge in real-world situations where they can observe and participate in the investigative process. Formal educational training encompasses structured courses or programs that provide foundational knowledge critical for understanding medical death investigations.

In contrast, general training might cover a wide array of subjects or skills that do not directly correlate with the specific duties, knowledge base, or ethical standards necessary for someone pursuing certification as a medical death investigator. Therefore, it does not meet the certification requirements set by the ABMDI.