Total cost. The price paid for a security plus the broker's commission and any accrued interest that is owed to the seller (in the case of a bond).
If you want to become a medical examiner, you must earn a medical degree (M.D.). Once you have earned your medical degree, you can seek out knowledge in a pathology residency. Following your residency, you'll sub-specialize in a forensic pathology fellowship.
While a certificate may satisfy certain requirements for some entry-level medical jobs such as diagnostic medical sonography, practical nursing, and medical coding and billing, other employers prefer that applicants have a deeper understanding of these areas, as demonstrated by an associate degree in health science.