Medical Toxicology (Elective)

Catalog description

This course covers the adverse health effects of exposure to drugs or substances of abuse. The principles of toxicodynamics, toxicokinetics, biotransformation, diagnosis and treatment will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on mechanism(s) of action of the various drug classes, body system(s) affected, clinical manifestations of problems and the resulting adverse effects on human health and society. Methods of treatment and client education will also be addressed. Laws controlling and governing the use of these drugs/substances and the agencies responsible for them will also be covered.