Events

15th March 2012 / 19th July 2012 / 8th November 2012

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Wednesday 28th March 2012

Introduction to Toxicology

Westminster Coroner’s Court, 65 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2ED

• A Free Half Days Training with CPD Points
• 2 sessions available – either morning or afternoon

This is a half-day training course designed for HM Coroners, HM Coroner’s Officers, Police, Solicitors, Probation Officers, Pathologists, Forensic Nurses and Anatomical Pathology Technologists. 

This course will provide an overview of what modern toxicology is all about and how it is used to determine salient facts relating to an individuals’ drug use or poison intake either before or after death. Delegates will learn about how biological samples should be taken and transferred correctly and the various analytical techniques that can be used to determine toxic chemicals and compounds.

Guidance on the art of the possible will be provided and the problems and pitfalls of results interpretation to benefit casework will be explained. Case studies will be used to highlight the importance of toxicology in particular cases in which our Expert Toxicologists have been involved.

This course attracts CPD points, as follows:-

• The Royal College of Pathologists - 3 CPD points
• Association of Anatomical Pathology Technology – 4 CPD points

Download Syllabus and Booking Form

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AAPT Consent Training Day

The AAPT are delighted to re-run the successful training day on issues involving consent.
 
The event is held in liaison with the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), and AAPT members can register for a discounted fee of £100. Members of the Bereavement Services Association (BSA), Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal College of Pathologists are also entitled to the discount if booking before 31st January 2012.
 
Practical scenario workshops will encourage delegates to interact across professional boundaries and the event will be CPD approved for all in attendance.
 
By the end of the training day, participants will:

• Have knowledge of the HTA Codes for Consent
• have knowledge of the post mortem consent process
• have practical experience of dealing with consent issues
• be able to facilitate the consent process with N.O.K and clinician
• be able to inform their Trust of consent procedures and best practice
• be able to help set up a consent process

Programme

Registration Form

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22 September 2012

AAPT Conference 2012

The AAPT are delighted to announce the date and venue for Conference 2012. This year Conference moves to Bristol and the Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel on Saturday 22 September.

Once again the planning team have been hard at work in order to provide a programme tailored specifically for anatomical pathology technologists. Delegates will be able to update their knowledge on a variety of scientific, technological and socio-legal issues and visit a busy trade exhibition for all the latest mortuary products and services. The event provides the ideal opportunity to network with APT colleagues and share experiences and ideas.

The Council have listened to the results of the survey and registration fee discounts are now available for AAPT Student members. Early bird discounts are also available, so please book asap to avoid disappointment and to take advantage of the cheaper rates. The event will be CPD credited under the AAPT CPD scheme for 8 credits.

If you have any questions, contact Christian at the AAPT Office on 0207 278 2151.

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