Toxicology for Emergency Care: Rapid Response to Poisoning and Overdose

Course type

MicroCPD

Study time

<1 hour

CPD Points

2 Clinical

Price

R100

MicroCPD Summary


This MicroCPD equips healthcare professionals (HCPs) with essential knowledge and skills for managing poisoning and overdose cases in prehospital and emergency settings. Participants will learn to rapidly assess toxidromes, implement evidence-based interventions, apply decontamination strategies, and administer antidotes effectively.

The MicroCPD emphasises practical toxicology management, including airway protection, haemodynamic stabilisation, and critical care escalation for severe cases. By enhancing their expertise in emergency toxicology, HCPs can improve patient outcomes and reduce morbidity and mortality associated with toxic exposures.

MicroCPDs - fast, focused and packed with value

  • Certificate included

    Upon successful completion of this MicroCPD, you will receive a certificate of completion from EMGuidance. CPD certificates will be submitted to the HPSCA for processing. Additionally, all certificates will be recorded and made available in the CPD Tracker, which can be accessed under the profile section for your convenience and record-keeping.
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