Introduction to Clinical and Forensic Toxicology

By the end of this course, you'll be able to explain how toxins and drugs affect the human body, recognise clinical toxidromes, and describe how poisoning is managed in emergency settings. You'll also learn how toxicological samples are analysed in the lab, how forensic experts interpret evidence in real cases, and how the field is adapting to emerging threats like Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS). Led by Rafael Henry-Venson, a pharmacist with over 8 years of forensic toxicology experience across more than 2,000 ante- and post-mortem cases, this course draws on real investigations - from drug-facilitated crime to accidental poisoning - to show how toxicology works in practice, not just in theory. Whether you're curious about how substances become deadly, considering a career in clinical or forensic toxicology, or working in healthcare, law enforcement, public health, or drug regulation, this course will give you a clear, practical foundation and insight into the career pathways this field can open up.