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Clinical biochemistry

Toxicology and substance abuse

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Explore the various methods and parameters involved in toxicological investigation and interpret key pathophysiological markers in a clinical context involving substance abuse.

Learning outcomes

  • Recall the principles of toxicology and detection methods to identify unknown compounds.
  • Use symptoms and biomarkers to deduce routes of toxin exposure.
  • Recall substance uses and the pathophysiological features of their abuse along with associated biomarkers.
  • Evaluate clinical history and biomarkers to reach a diagnostic conclusion.
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Skills

Interpreting and Analysing Data

  • Interpret various toxicological results, case studies, biochemical blood panels, symptoms and physiological parameters
  • Diagnose different clinical manifestations and their underlying causes

Concepts, Principles and Theories

  • Identify various toxicological principles, examples of drugs of abuse, and the pathophysiology they cause
  • Identify the physiological impact of illicit substances on the body, and which symptoms and biomarkers can be used to assess those impact

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Sheri Scott, Principal Lecturer and Biomedical Science Subject Lead, Nottingham Trent University and IBMS Council Member

“Students learn most effectively when they can see a clear link between academic concepts and real-world biomedical science practice. Clinically contextualised activities, authentic laboratory data and realistic case scenarios help bridge the gap between theory and practice by allowing students to apply their knowledge in situations that mirror professional decision-making. This approach not only improves engagement but also helps develop the analytical and interpretive skills required in the workplace.”

Details

Subject areas

Biomedical science

Discipline

Clinical biomedical science

Topic

Clinical biochemistry

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