Pennsylvania State Coroners’ Education Board

The Coroners’ Education Board, housed in the Office of Attorney General, provides the Basic Education Course which all newly elected coroners are required to attend prior to assuming office. Chief deputies and full-time deputies are required to attend the Basic Education Course within six months of appointment. The Board also authorizes courses as acceptable for fulfillment of the eight credit hours of continuing education required annually of all coroners and full-time deputies.

Basic Education Course - One Week Course

March 2nd-7th, 2026
Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office
1520 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Please email Ali Jury to be added to the list of attendees for this course and she will give you further information.


Hotels reservations can be made at the Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown, 1247 Smallman St, Pittsburgh.
Room rate is $169.00 per night.
Reservation Line:  412-288-4350

Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh-Downtown
HOTEL BLOCK EXPIRATION 2.2.2026

If making your reservation over the phone, make sure you mention you are with the PA State Coroners Association to receive the special rate.

Contact for the Basic Education Course:

Ali Jury
Phone: (717) 787-2082
Fax: (717) 705-7246
E-mail: ajury@attorneygeneral.gov