OBJECTIVE: This course provides individuals holding a tertiary degree in natural or clinical sciences with an intensive three (3) day course in clinical and forensic laboratory toxicology. The workshop involves practical laboratory procedures and lectures.  The course participant will perform analytical procedures.  The introductory course is oriented towards individuals or medical technologists possessing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in hard science with little or no experience in laboratory toxicology. The intermediate and advanced courses are oriented towards individuals possessing laboratory experience that desire training in toxicology and serving as courtroom experts. The intensive, three (3) day course guides the participant through a systematic approach to drug testing. Analytical techniques, including immunoassays, thin layer chromatography, gas chromatography, and gas chromatography mass spectrometry, will be illustrated and discussed.  Upon course completion, the student will possess practical experience with extraction, analytical methods, and spot tests. The courtroom expert portion of the course focuses on how to provide expert testimony effectively. Practical cases will be discussed to supplement theoretical concepts and facilitate classroom learning. .

FEE: The course enrollment fee for the intensive, three (3) day workshop in forensic and clinical toxicology is One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($1200.00), excluding accommodation and meals. The fee covers litigation packet, laboratory supply, and course refreshment costs.

REGISTRATION: Interested parties may register for the course by mailing the completed (a) Registration Form, and (b) Four Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($400.00) Deposit to:

Dr. John Vasiliades
Toxicology Labs, Inc.
11726 West Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68154

Checking deposits should be payable to "Toxicology Labs Inc." Individuals may also register and pay online, by selecting Forensic and Clinical Toxicology Deposit "FCT DEP" or Forensic and Clinical Toxicology Fee "FCT FEE," checking out, confirming, and submitting the shopping cart order. The course will be limited to six (6) participants, thus early registration is encouraged.

ACCOMMODATION: Course attendees are responsible for making personal hotel arrangements. Several hotels are located in close proximity to the laboratory facility.

LOCATION: The course will be located at Toxicology & Clin / Chem Labs Inc. 11726 West Dodge Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68154. Participants will be required to bring a sterile, long laboratory coat.

FACULTY: Course instruction will be provided by toxicologist Dr. John Vasiliades, PhD. Dr. Vasiliades possesses over thirty eight (38) years of experience in clinical and forensic toxicology.

OPTIONAL DINNER TOUR: An optional dinner tour of Omaha, Nebraska may be provided during one of the evenings of the course. Participants will be responsible for any costs associated with the tour.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: This course in forensic and clinical toxicology has previously been approved for eighteen (18) hours of ACCENT credit by the American Association of Clinical Chemists.  This course may fulfill Continuing Legal Education requirements.

FORENSIC & CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 2024:

March (to be announced), 2024. Forensic and Clinical Toxicology (Intermediate).
Three (3) day workshop in forensic and clinical toxicology and courtroom expert testimony.  ACCENT credit available.

May (to be announced), 2024. Forensic and Clinical Toxicology (Advanced).
Three (3) day workshop in forensic and clinical toxicology and courtroom expert testimony.  ACCENT credit available.

September (to be announced), 2024. Forensic and Clinical Toxicology (Intermediate).
Three (3) day workshop in forensic and clinical toxicology and courtroom expert testimony.  ACCENT credit available.

November (to be announced), 2024. Forensic and Clinical Toxicology (Advanced).
Three (3) day workshop in forensic and clinical toxicology and courtroom expert testimony.  ACCENT credit available.

Contact: John Vasiliades, PhD Toxicology Labs. Inc,
11726 West Dodge Road, Omaha, NE 68154. P: (402) 935-0401.

	REGISTRATION FORM: FORENSIC AND CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
	DATE: __________________________________________________________ NAME: _________________________________________________________ TITLE: _________________________________________________________ FIRM: __________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: __________________________________________ PHONE: ________________________________________________________ FAX: ___________________________________________________________ EMAIL: ________________________________________________________ COURSE FEE: $1200.00 DEPOSIT ENCLOSED: $400.00 $________________ I cannot attend, but would like to attend next session:_____________________