Medical Toxicology
- Course Duration2 months
- Learning FormatOnline Learning
- Course Fee£ 199 GBP
Course Overview
The Medical Toxicology course equips healthcare professionals with essential skills to assess, manage, and prevent toxic exposures and poisonings. With a strong focus on clinical application, learners will explore toxicokinetics, toxidromes, antidotes, and the management of common toxicological emergencies. The course also addresses environmental, occupational, and public health aspects of toxicology—making it ideal for doctors, nurses, paramedics, and public health responders.
Course Curriculum
- Overview of toxicology principles, scope of medical toxicology, and basic concepts in toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics.
- Covers history taking, clinical examination, toxidromes, decontamination methods, and general supportive care.
- Discusses diagnosis and management of poisonings due to analgesics, sedatives, antidepressants, and household chemicals.
- Reviews exposures to heavy metals, pesticides, gases, and workplace toxins with management strategies.
- Covers foodborne toxins, poisonous plants, venomous bites and stings, and their clinical management.
- Explores commonly used antidotes, mechanisms of action, dosing, and indications for specific poisoning cases.
- Discusses mass poisoning incidents, bioterrorism, toxicology screening programs, and preventive public health measures.
Skills Covered
- • Identification and management of toxidromes
- • Interpretation of toxicological history and examinations
- • Use of antidotes and emergency interventions
- • Handling poisoning from drugs, chemicals, plants, and animals
- • Environmental and occupational toxin response
- • Toxicology preparedness in public health and disaster settings
Why join this program?
- • Provides hands-on, clinically focused toxicology training.
- • Designed for emergency, ICU, and general care providers.
- • Equips you to handle diverse poisoning scenarios, from household to bioterrorism.
- • Enhances your confidence in using antidotes and interpreting toxidromes.
- • Includes environmental and occupational health integration.
Course Objectives/key Features
- • 48 hours of immersive, medical case-based training.
- • Focus on both common and rare toxicological emergencies.
- • Real-world examples and emergency preparedness scenarios.
- • Downloadable reference materials and antidote protocols.
- • Certificate issued by a UK-recognised institution.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:- • Understand the pharmacological and physiological effects of toxins.
- • Assess poisoned patients using structured protocols.
- • Administer antidotes and apply decontamination techniques.
- • Identify key toxic agents in drugs, environments, and natural sources
- • Respond effectively to public health toxicology threats and emergencies.
Why Choose London Technology College?
- • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
- • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
- • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
- • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
- • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
- • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
- • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
- • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
- • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.
Certificate of Completion
Learners who complete the course will receive a Certificate in Medical Toxicology from London Technology College. This certificate validates your ability to assess, manage, and respond to toxicological cases across clinical and public health settings.
Earn Your Medical Toxicology Certificate:
- • UK-recognised certificate from London Technology College.
- • Ideal for careers in emergency medicine, toxicology, public health, and critical care.
- • Supports continuing professional development and clinical advancement.
- • Practical, skill-based training for frontline healthcare roles.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Doctors, nurses, paramedics, emergency staff, pharmacists, and public health professionals.
No, the course is designed to introduce and build clinical toxicology skills from the ground up.
Yes, the course is entirely online and accessible at your convenience for 1 month.
Yes, you’ll receive a Certificate in Medical Toxicology upon course completion.
Yes, case-based examples and emergency scenarios are integrated throughout the course.