The concept of optimisation has been established in clinical radiography practice across Europe and indeed in the forensic examination of living individuals, but remains an issue in many centres performing a variety of forensic examinations on the full or partial remains of deceased individuals along with specimen radiography. As with many other areas of service development barriers often exist to the development of forensic imaging services and there are key steps that must be considered in order to implement a high-quality service. Such barriers can include access to appropriate equipment and other resources, availability of education and training, a variety of medico-legal challenges and the voluntary nature of forensic work within a clinical setting. A guideline-driven, well-planned approach involving all key stakeholders is essential to the development and implementation of an excellent forensic imaging service. While many international centres of excellence in forensic imaging have now been established, and as more come on stream over the coming years, there remain many examples where the radiography-based forensic imaging service is not optimal and could be improved. A series of practical approaches and potential opportunities for radiographers to help develop their own local forensic imaging services will be explored. Radiography is now internationally regarded as a valuable tool in forensic and humanitarian investigations with continuous developments in this field. Despite this, there are currently no internationally recognised standards for education and training in forensic radiography. Training has traditionally been based on apprenticeship and as such, the use of clinical imaging techniques in the forensic context remains variable with little uniformity in service provision, training or education between countries. A 2006 study on international forensic radiography provision indicated a direct "correlation between the level of training given and its level of utilisation and perceived benefit to the investigation". Lack of standards in training and education can undermine good practice leading to poor record keeping, poor techniques in evidence provision and increased levels of anxiety in imaging personnel. This presentation further explores the role of international training and education in forensic radiography with recommendations for best practice including: 1. Development of international standards. 2. An increase in formally accredited, accessible education programmes. 3. Robust, sustainable national response teams of suitably trained personnel. 4. A database of trained personnel for international deployment. 5. The provision of practical simulation exercises (e.g. multidisciplinary mock disasters) encouraging experiential learning. 6. The provision of online professional development opportunities (e.g. modular e-learning programmes). There is nothing that can entirely prepare for the provision of forensic radiography services, particularly in response to a mass fatality incident. However, the international forensic radiography community has a responsibility to provide training opportunities for imaging practitioners to meet agreed international standards. Learning Objectives: 1. To understand the potential impact of a lack of standards in forensic imaging on forensic investigations. 2. To be informed about the role of education and training in key areas of forensic imaging practice. 3. To become familiar with examples of international best practice in forensic imaging education and training.