Toxicology for Urgent and Emergency Care
Key information
Course Leader: Sarah Jardine
Level: 7
Credits: 15
Mode of delivery: Taught
Learner Hours: Scheduled Hours - 36, Independent Hours - 114
School: Health & Social Work
Available places: 35
Dates
- 07/02/2025
Fees and Funding
£865.00
The price quoted above is per 15 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan
Entry Requirements
Degree in a relevant discipline; or evidence of appropriate knowledge and experience of level 6 studies. Or extensive demonstrable experience in a clinical role and willingness to undertake level 7 study.
Professional registration (e.g. HCPC, NMC, GMC)
Course Overview
This module aims to provide students with a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the core elements of clinical toxicology in the urgent and emergency care arena; including how to recognise, evaluate and manage these patient presentations.
The course will use a blend of online and face-to-face teaching, workshops and discussion forums to explore the theory underpinning clinical toxicology in urgent and emergency care. Practical simulation will develop your skills to manage this group of patients.
Course content includes:
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Toxicokinetics / Toxicodynamics |
Poisoning effects on energy production |
ANS in poisoning |
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Toxic alcohols |
Opiates, antidepressants, paracetamol |
Paediatric and elderly poisoning |
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Novel psychoactive agents and recreational drugs |
Management and antidotes |
Salicylates, neuroleptics and benzodiazepines |
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Cardiac drugs |
Suicide and self-harm |
Medicines and the law |
Learning outcomes
Successful students will typically:
- Understand and apply biochemical and pathophysiological principles to the understanding of the toxicological patient.
- Understand the relevant toxicodynamics and toxicokinetics of various poisonings and their effect on body systems.
- Critically synthesise and evaluate current evidence and information in relation to the management of toxicological patients.
- Independently evaluate their own knowledge and understanding relevant to patient assessment demonstrating development of critical thinking skills.
- Recognise, evaluate and implement management strategies aimed at reducing mortality and morbidity in the toxicological patient.
Assessment
Written submission, worth 70% of the module mark.
Practical OSCE stations including written, verbal and practical elements, worth 30% of the module mark.