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07 Feb 2025 (Intake closed)

Apply by: 24 Jan 2025

New Session

Semester B

07 Feb 2025 (Online), 08 Feb 2025 (Online *Please note this is a Saturday), 21 Feb 2025 (Online), 22 Feb 2025 (Online *Please note this is a Saturday), 07 Mar 2025 (Online), 08 Mar 2025 (Face to Face *Please note this is a Saturday), 11 Apr 2025 (OSCE Assessment Face to Face)

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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: 

 

 

Toxicokinetics / Toxicodynamics 

Poisoning effects on energy production 

ANS in poisoning 

Toxic alcohols 

Opiates, antidepressants, paracetamol 

Paediatric and elderly poisoning 

Novel psychoactive agents and recreational drugs 

Management and antidotes 

Salicylates, neuroleptics and benzodiazepines  

Cardiac drugs 

Suicide and self-harm 

Medicines and the law 

 

 

 



This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HSAPPM: MSc Advanced Paramedic Practice

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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

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Course details

Course leader

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Administrator

Tracey Williamson

Telephone

01707 284800

Email

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Course delivery

Blended - Scheduled hours 36, Independent hours 114

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Prerequisites

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) 

  

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Health & Social Work

7HSK0328 [Module] 2024/25 - £865.00

Toxicology for Urgent and Emergency Care

15 Credits

Academic Level: 7

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