Forensic Toxicology
Detecting and interpreting drugs, alcohol and poisons in the living and the dead.
FORS-302 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Forensic Science
Course content
- 1The scope of forensic toxicologyComing
- 2Pharmacokinetics for toxicologistsComing
- 3Specimens and their collectionComing
- 4Sample preparation and extractionComing
- 5Screening tests and immunoassaysComing
- 6Confirmation by GC-MS and LC-MSComing
- 7Alcohol and impaired drivingComing
- 8Opioids and the overdose crisisComing
- 9Cannabis, stimulants and other drugsComing
- 10Postmortem toxicologyComing
- 11Drug-facilitated crimes and workplace testingComing
- 12Capstone: interpreting a toxicology reportComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Detecting and interpreting drugs, alcohol and poisons in the living and the dead.
Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 3.