Postmortem Interpretive Toxicology
Mar. 30, 2020 - Apr. 2, 2020
Science History Institute
315 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA
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Tuition Cost: $1200
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Designed for forensic pathologists, coroners, and toxicologists.
This course addresses the subject of postmortem toxicology as it relates to medicolegal death investigations. Lectures cover major drug classes and their effects, and provides interpretive considerations – all presented with case examples – by practicing forensic toxicologists and medical examiners.
Learn from an experienced group of experts; participate in group discussions and Q&A sessions; tour a forensic laboratory; and meet fellow colleagues.
Continuing Medical Education Credits will be available.
Presentation materials will be available a week prior to the start of the course on Box.com. We suggest these materials are downloaded and bring a laptop to the course so you may follow along with the lectures.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be notified in writing by emailing contact@cfsre.org. Note: there will be a $150.00 administration fee charged for refunds and/or name changes. All cancellations within 30 days of the scheduled course will receive a 50% refund.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for forensic toxicologists, pathologists, and medical examiners.
Course Schedule
Detailed Schedule Coming Soon
Day One
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmadynamics
- Cytochrome P450 and Drug Interactions
- Over the Counter Drugs
- Carbon Monoxide, Cyanide, and Hydrogen Sulphide
- Wine & Cheese Networking Reception
Day Two
- CNS Stimulants
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
- Seizures and Anticonvulsants
- Acetaminophen and Aspirin Toxicity
- Clinical Forensic Testing: Ketoacidosis and Insulin
Day Three
- Opiate and Opioid Related Fatalities
- Novel Psychoactive Substances
- Postmortem Alcohol Toxicology
- Heavy Metals Toxicity and Fatalities
Day Four
- Pediatric and Geriatric Toxicology
- Postmortem Redistribution of Drugs
- Specimen Collection and Laboratory Testing
- Panel Discussion with Faculty
Travel and Lodging
Course participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and lodging arrangements.
The CFSRE has reserved a room block for attendees at a special rate of $239.00/night at the Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
Last Day to Book for Special Rate: Friday, March 6, 2020
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The most convenient airport for this location is Philadelphia International Airport.
