Module #1 Introduction to Forensic Toxicology Overview of forensic toxicology, its history, and its role in investigations
Module #2 Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics Basic principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics for forensic toxicologists
Module #3 Toxicology Laboratory Operations Overview of laboratory operations, instrumentation, and quality control
Module #4 Sample Preparation and Extraction Techniques for preparing and extracting biological samples for toxicological analysis
Module #5 Chromatography and Spectroscopy Principles and applications of chromatography and spectroscopy in forensic toxicology
Module #6 Immunoassays and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Principles and applications of immunoassays and ELISA in forensic toxicology
Module #7 Methamphetamine and Amphetamine Analysis Analytical techniques for detecting and quantifying methamphetamine and amphetamine
Module #8 Cocaine and Opioid Analysis Analytical techniques for detecting and quantifying cocaine and opioids
Module #9 Cannabinoids and Hallucinogens Analysis Analytical techniques for detecting and quantifying cannabinoids and hallucinogens
Module #10 Alcohol Analysis Analytical techniques for detecting and quantifying ethanol and other alcohols
Module #11 Toxicology of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Toxicology and analysis of VOCs, including solvents and gases
Module #12 Toxicology of Heavy Metals Toxicology and analysis of heavy metals, including lead, mercury, and arsenic
Module #13 Forensic Toxicology of Biological Matrices Analysis of biological samples, including blood, urine, and hair
Module #14 Interpretation of Toxicology Results Interpretation of toxicology results, including cutoffs, thresholds, and reporting
Module #15 Toxicology of Emerging Drugs of Abuse Toxicology and analysis of emerging drugs of abuse, including fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids
Module #16 Forensic Toxicology of Poisoning Cases Toxicological analysis and interpretation of poisoning cases, including acute and chronic poisoning
Module #17 Forensic Toxicology of DUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs) Toxicological analysis and interpretation of DUID cases, including drug-impaired driving
Module #18 Forensic Toxicology of Death Investigation Toxicological analysis and interpretation of death cases, including autopsy and toxicology results
Module #19 Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Forensic Toxicology Quality assurance and quality control practices in forensic toxicology laboratories
Module #20 Regulations and Accreditation in Forensic Toxicology Regulations, accreditation, and certification in forensic toxicology, including ISO/IEC 17025
Module #21 Courtroom Testimony and Expert Witnessing Preparation and presentation of forensic toxicology evidence in court, including expert witnessing
Module #22 Case Studies in Forensic Toxicology Real-world case studies in forensic toxicology, including drug-facilitated crimes and poisoning cases
Module #23 Research and Development in Forensic Toxicology Current research and development in forensic toxicology, including new analytical techniques and emerging drugs of abuse
Module #24 Ethics in Forensic Toxicology Ethical considerations and challenges in forensic toxicology, including confidentiality and conflict of interest
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Forensic Toxicology career
