Credits
This is a 3-credit course.
Description
This course will provide in-depth information on physiological, pharmacological and toxic effects of chemical toxins and carcinogens. Each module will contain detailed learning objectives and reading assignments. Students will be graded on their responses to critical thinking exercises linked to the course reading materials, which will require interpretation of research data, clinical data, and toxicological testing methodologies as well as online timed quizzes. Other activities will include online discussions of current news articles and scientific publications that relate to toxicology and biochemistry.
Prerequisites
Please review our recommended course order.
Topics
| Module | Topic |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Principles of Managing the Poisoned Patient |
| Module 2 | Carbon Monoxide |
| Module 3 | Cyanide and Hydrogen Sulfide |
| Module 4 | Acetaminophen |
| Module 5 | Salicylates |
| Module 6 | Opioids |
| Module 7 | Cocaine |
| Module 8 | Amphetamines |
| Module 9 | Ethanol |
| Module 10 | Arsenic |
| Module 11 | Lead |
| Module 12 | Mercury |
| Module 13 | Organophosphate Pesticides |
| Module 14 | Hydrocarbons |
| Module 15 | Envenomation: Snakes and Other Reptiles |
Materials
Required Materials
Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies, 11e
Authors: Lewis S. Nelson, Mary Ann Howland, Neal A. Lewin, Silas W. Smith, Lewis R. Goldfrank, Robert S. Hoffman
Publishing: McGraw-Hill Professional
ISBN: 978-1-259-85961-8
Library Access
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