What You'll Master

• Toxicology in Primary Care: Go beyond a simple overdose. You'll learn to assess a patient with suspected poisoning, including key questions to ask, the importance of identifying the substance, and the critical signs of toxicity. This section will empower you to decide whether the patient can be safely managed at home or requires urgent hospital admission.
• Overdose Management: Develop a systematic approach to managing common overdoses, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and salicylates (aspirin). You'll understand the importance of a detailed history, calculating the toxic dose, and making a timely referral to the emergency department or a toxicology centre.
• Bites & Stings: Gain the confidence to manage a range of animal and insect bites and stings. You'll learn the essential steps for wound care, when to provide antibiotic prophylaxis, and how to assess for signs of infection or systemic toxicity.
• Venomous Bites: This section will guide you through the initial assessment of a patient with a suspected venomous snake or spider bite. You'll understand the key red flags and the crucial steps to take before the patient is seen by a specialist.