EPID6630
Clinical Toxicology: Industrial and Chemical
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Teaches the practical clinical assessment and management of poisoning from common or important chemical agents. This includes an understanding of the underlying mechanisms of toxicity and the psychological, social and economic associations with self poisoning.
| Objectives | On completion, students will: (a) Understand the mechanism and principles of toxicity from common and important chemical exposures; (b) Understand the principles of risk assessment for acute and chronic exposures; and (c) Understand the treatment options for specific poisonings. |
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| Content | Teaching will be based around clinical problems supported by monographs and key literature. It will specifically deal with poisoning from Agrochemicals (Carbamates, Glyphosate, Organochlorines, Organophosphates, Paraquat), Heavy Metals (Arsenic, Lead, Mercury), Environmental Exposures (Cyanide, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Fluoride), Toxic Alcohols (Ethylene Glycol, Methanol). | ||
| Replacing Course(s) | Not Applicable | ||
| Transition | Not Applicable | ||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Distance Learning : Paper Based |
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| Teaching Methods | Email Discussion Group
Problem Based Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Email Discussion Group: for 8 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Self Directed Learning: for 6 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |