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ENSURING A SAFER AND HEALTHIER WORLD

The University of Florida, College of Pharmacy announces a distance education program in clinica

toxicology to meet the needs of today’s professionals. Join a growing number of health–science

specialists who are advancing their knowledge and careers through UF’s prestigious online

programs. The faculty involved in these programs have international reputations in the fields ofpharmacy, medicine (MDs), and clinical toxicology.

Each course is conducted online and is made up of specific topic modules. Most modules containcourse notes supplemented with images, animations, and case studies. Students have 24/7 acces

to course modules, which are released over the duration of the UF semester, enabling them to workat their own pace, on their own schedule.

Assessment is continuous throughout the semester. Grades are based on successful completion oa written assignment at the end of each module. Some courses also include timed multiple–choice

quizzes and self tests. Students interact with teaching assistants, instructors, and each other, usingprivate course e-mail, discussion boards, and live chat sessions.

Students can register for one or more courses each semester. All courses are conducted fullyonline. However, all students for a terminal MS degree must attend the UF campus for three days in

their final semester to take a written comprehensive qualifying exam.

BENEFITS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

• World–class online degree from the highly–renowned University of Florida• Convenient way for students and professionals to continue education and enhance career option

• Highly engaging and responsive professors and staff• International insights into toxicology from professors and fellow students

• Network worldwide to build your career contacts and enhance your knowledge• Expand your knowledge in a critical medical concentration

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CLINICAL TOXICOLOGYDISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMSPROGRAM OVERVIEW

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CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY PROGRAMS

These programs are designed for health science professionals who wish to advance theiknowledge in the medical and toxicological principles of toxicants, drugs of abuse, drug

biotransformation, analysis of drugs, and treatment approaches to the poisoned or overdosedpatient. The programs will benefit professionals working in poison control centers, hospitals, and

emergency departments, including:

• Physicians

• Nurses• Pharmacists

Masters in Clinical Toxicology – The masters degree program consists of 32 credits. The diploma

will state Master of Science issued by the Graduate School of the University of Florida. Thetranscripts will read Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences with concentration in Clinica

Toxicology. Required courses include:

• Introduction to Clinical Toxicology*

• Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Clinical Toxicology*• General Toxicology*• Drug Biotransformation & Molecular Mechanisms of Toxicity

• Clinical Toxicology 1*• Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs of Abuse

Certificate in Clinical Toxicology – On completion of this 15-credit certificate program students wilreceive a University of Florida Certificate in Clinical Toxicology. *Required courses are indicated in

the list above with an asterisk.

A STRONG TEAM TO MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS

The faculty supporting these programs have international reputations in the fields of clinicatoxicology, medicine (MDs), and pharmacy.

Professor Tebbett has a bachelor's degree in pharmacy and a Ph.D. in forensic toxicology. He has

previously held faculty positions with the Forensic Science programs at the University of StrathclydeScotland and the University of Illinois at Chicago (1988-92). Dr. Tebbett is the director of the UFForensic Science Program and a professor in the UF colleges of Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine

Professor Greenberg, MD, MPH, holds board certifications in medical toxicology, preventive medicine(occupational/environmental) and emergency medicine. He is a full professor at several distinguished

institutions, and is program director for the Medical Toxicology Fellowship Training Program at theDrexel University College of Medicine, where he serves as the chief of the Division of Medica

Toxicology. Dr. Greenberg is the past president of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology.

Professor Madsen, MD, MPH, FCAP, COL, MC-FS is a military physician who has served 30 years in

the U.S. Army. Dr. Madsen is a combat veteran of the first Gulf War in 1991. Much of his work since

then has been at the Chemical Casualty Care Division of the U.S. Army Medical Research Instituteof Chemical Defense (USAMRICD).

Clinical Assistant Professor Grundmann received his Ph.D. from UF in pharmaceutical sciences. He

also worked for the Forensic Science Program after graduating with a master’s degree in forensictoxicology and a minor in statistics. Dr. Grundmann received his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and

his European pharmacist’s license from the University of Muenster, Germany in 2004.

Professor James, Ph.D., received her Ph.D. and her DSc degrees from the University of London. She

is currently the Jack C. Massey Professor of Pharmacy and chair of the Department of MedicinaChemistry and a professor of pharmacology at UF. Dr. James has technical experience in

enzymology; analytical and protein chemistry; in vivo/in vitro correlations; the use of fish modelsfor intestinal bioavailability studies, and the use of rat models for drug metabolism studies.

CLINICAL TOXICOLOGYDISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMSPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

• Physicians Assistants• First Responders including EMT's

• Poison Control Center Professionals

• Lab QA/QC

• Toxic Substances*• Natural Medicinal Products

• Pharmaceutical Analysis 2• Special Topics

• Literature Survey

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