31 Miss. Code. R. 401-8.5
No substitutions can be made for the five day Basic Death Investigative Training School. If attendance at the school becomes difficult or impossible due to illness or other emergencies, the candidate should contact the State Medical Examiner immediately regarding alternative arrangements. Other courses, schools, or additional forms of training may, however, be substituted for either the Interim or Advanced course if candidates or county medical examiners/investigators wish to make their own arrangements, or if they have special expertise at the time of their appointment. Such substitution is at the discretion of the State Medical Examiner who must approve the alternate curriculum and instructional source in advance.
31 Miss. Code. R. 401-8.5