Forensic Toxicology

This one day course is aimed at HM Coroners, HM Coroner's Officers, Pathologists, Solicitors, Police Scientific Support Managers, Forensic Submission Staff and Police Officers who are interested or involved in casework that may have a toxicological aspect, eg drug facilitated sexual assaults (DFSA). The content will suit those with a non-scientific or scientific background.

The course is provided by our team of Consultant Forensic Toxicologists, each with many years operational experience, led by Dr Simon Elliott, Managing Director of ROAR Forensics, with fourteen years in clinical and forensic toxicology. It is based on a mixture of factual and practical information coupled with case experience and provides a wide range of topics. There is also an interactive workshop of worked examples of the use and interpretation of toxicology in case investigations.

It is a full day lecture-based course reinforced by a tour of the working laboratory environment. By the end of the course, delegates will have a better understanding of toxicology, its potential role and significance in a case, as well as the necessary requirements to ensure an effective outcome for casework. Delegates will receive our Forensic Toxicology Handbook free of charge for their future reference (additional copies at £38.50). Course topics include:¬

• Toxicology in the Media
• Submitting a Case
• Laboratory Tour
• Analytical Toxicology - the art of the possible
• Toxicology Principles  
• Results Interpretation - pitfalls and problems
• Drugs & Poisons  
• Toxicology Reports
• Toxicological Investigations  
• Case Studies

CPD POINTS AVAILABLE:

• The Royal College of Pathologists - 6 CPD points
• Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology - 7 CPD points

The dates for this course are:

• 26/05/2011
• 08/06/2011
• 15/09/2011
• 03/11/2011

Full training notes will be supplied with our Forensic Toxicology Handbook and this course is a full day event (09.00 - 16.45 hours) held at our Malvern site. The Course fee is £175 ex VAT per delegate payable with confirmation of booking, to include refreshments and a sandwich lunch. Group discount is offered and our standard cancellation policy applies (see Booking Form). For delegates requiring accommodation, we can supply a list of local hotels and guesthouses and pubs with rooms at most reasonable rates.

To book this course please call 01684 585 282, or e mail francesca.chick@roarforensics.com or fax back a completed Booking Form.

For more information visit: http://www.aaptuk.org/go/events