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OBJECTIVE: This course provides practicing attorneys an intensive, one (1) day course in forensic laboratory toxicology. The course involves practical review of laboratory test result reports or litigation packages from Driving While Intoxicated "DWI" or Driving Under the Influence "DUI" cases, drug and alcohol metabolism, and interpreting test results. The workshop involves review of forensic urine analysis "UA" drug tests, blood alcohol results, and breath alcohol results. Widmark calculations, micro-method tests designed to detect blood alcohol levels, will be discussed. Different approaches to drug testing and analytical techniques, including immunoassays "IMS," thin layer chromatography "TLC," gas chromatography "GC," gas chromatography, mass spectrometry "GCMS," and infrared breath machines, will be discussed. Upon course completion, participating attorneys will possess practical knowledge and experience for (a) reviewing scientific data contained in laboratory test result reports or litigation packages, (b) requesting relevant information from opposing counsel, and (c) understanding different analytical instruments and techniques utilized in the forensic laboratory. The expert witness portion of the course focuses on how to utilize an expert witness and prepare cross examination in the court room effectively. Practical cases will be discussed to supplement theoretical concepts and facilitate classroom learning.
FEE: The course enrollment fee for the intensive, one (1) day workshop in forensic toxicology for attorneys is Two Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($250.00), excluding accommodation and meals. The fee covers litigation packet materials, any laboratory supplies, and course refreshment costs.
REGISTRATION: Interested parties may register for the course by mailing the completed (a) Registration Form, and (b) Fifty Dollars and Zero Cent ($50.00) deposit to:
Dr. John Vasiliades, Toxicology Labs, Inc.
4472 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68127
Checking deposits should be payable to "Toxicology Labs Inc." Individuals may also register and pay online, by selecting Forensic Toxicology for Attorneys Deposit "FTA DEP" or Forensic Toxicology for Attorney Fee "FTA FEE," checking out, confirming, and submitting the shopping cart order. The number of course participants will be limited, thus early registration is encouraged.
ACCOMMODATION: Course attendees are responsible for making hotel arrangements. Several hotels are located in close proximity to the laboratory facility. A list of hotels will be provided upon request.
LOCATION: Periodically, courses are offered in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. This course is approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, and may qualify in other jurisdictions. The course commences at 9:00 AM and terminates at 5:00 PM, breaking for lunch between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
FACULTY: Course instruction will be provided by Dr. John Vasiliades, Ph.D., DABCC, DABFT, a board certified toxicologist. Dr. Vasiliades possesses over twenty (20) years of experience in clinical and forensic toxicology, and has testified in over one thousand (1000) criminal and civil cases.
OPTIONAL DINNER TOUR: An optional dinner tour of Omaha, Nebraska or relevant municipal location will be provided during course evenings. Participants will be responsible for costs associated with the tour.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION CREDIT: This course in forensic toxicology for attorneys has been approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit in Colorado (7.00), Florida (7.00), Idaho (6.00), Iowa (5.75), Kansas (7.00), Missouri (7.20), Nebraska (6.50), Texas (6.25), Utah (6.00), Washington (6.00), and Wyoming (6.00), and may qualify in other jurisdictions.
FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY FOR ATTORNEYS 2008:
"ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND HOW TO BETTER USE AN EXPERT"
One (1) day workshop in forensic toxicology for attorneys and
utilizing an expert to prevail.
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) approved.
Contact: John Vasiliades, Ph.D., DABCC, DABFT,
Toxicology Labs. Inc,
4472 South 84th Street, Omaha NE 68127. P: (402) 935-0401.
| COURSE DATES | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | LOCATION |
| May 9, 2008 | April 25, 2008 | Omaha, Nebraska |
| May 15, 2008 | April 5, 2008 | Athens, Greece |
| July 18, 2008 | June 27, 2008 | Kansas City |
| August 22, 2008 | August 8, 2008 | Seattle, Washington |
| September 26, 2008 | September 12, 2008 | Cocoa Beach, Florida |
| November 14, 2008 | October 24, 2008 | Des Moines, Iowa |
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