| Topic | Recommended Educational Strategy | Educational Content | Objectives | Learners | Timing, Resources Needed (Space, Instructors, Equipment, Citations of JETem pubs or other literature) | Recommended Assessment, Milestones Addressed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1: General Toxicology Overview and Common Toxicology Scenarios | Asynchronous learning modules on an online learning management system | Review the basic approach to the intoxicated patient Differentiate the types of gastric decontamination Review the use of dialysis in toxicology Understand the pathophysiology and treatment of acetaminophen overdose Understand the pathophysiology and treatment of salicylate overdose Recognize the symptoms and treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning | -The learner will understand the indications for dialysis and gastric decontamination in toxicology scenarios -The learner will review the pathophysiology, management, and treatment options for acetaminophen, salicylate, and carbon monoxide poisonings -The learner will develop a framework for a basic approach to the management of poisoned patients |
PGY-1 to PGY-3 resident physicians | Time to complete module: 1 hour Resources needed: Access to your preferred learning management system |
Assessment: Post-module quiz; PC1, PC4, PC5, PC9 |
| Day 2: Toxic Alcohols, Alcohol Withdrawal, Pediatric Toxicology | Asynchronous learning modules on an online learning management system | Attend Poison Control Center Grand Rounds and/or review “one pill kills” in pediatric toxicology. Review alcohol withdrawal treatments Compare the presentations of the different toxic alcohols | -The learner will be able to differentiate between the clinical presentations caused by toxic alcohols -The learner will review the most dangerous pediatric ingestions of common medications -The learner will contrast different treatments for alcohol withdrawal |
PGY-1 to PGY-3 resident physicians | Time to complete module: 1 hour Resources needed: Access to your preferred learning management system Access to Poison Center Grand Rounds (if available) |
Assessment: Post-module quiz; PC1, PC4, PC5 |
| Day 3: Major Resuscitations, Simulations | Asynchronous learning modules on an online learning management system Online clinical simulation software, such as FullCode. Alternatively, a live, in-person simulation lab could be used if available | Complete a simulation case of beta blocker overdose Contrast what findings would be seen in a calcium channel blocker overdose Complete a simulation case on TCA overdose Recognize the signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome | -The learner will identify beta blocker overdose and employ appropriate treatment modalities in a synchronous simulation session -The learner will be able to differentiate a calcium channel overdose from a beta blocker overdose -The learner will recognize tricyclic antidepressant overdose and employ appropriate treatment modalities in a synchronous simulation session -The learner will review serotonin syndrome and its management |
PGY-1 to PGY-3 resident physicians | Time to complete module: 1 hour Resources needed: Access to your preferred learning management system Access to an online simulation system or simulation lab A faculty member to run the simulation session for 30 minutes to 1 hour per group |
Assessment: Post-module quiz and real time feedback regarding the simulation; PC1, PC4, PC5 |
| Day 4: Drugs of Abuse | Asynchronous learning modules on an online learning management system | Identify opiate overdoses and treatment Review the differences between body packing and stuffing Contrast marijuana and synthetic marijuana overdose presentations Understand gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) overdose and treatment Recognize cocaine toxicity and treatment Understand the dangers of inhalant abuse | -The learner will be able to differentiate between the toxidromes of various recreational drugs and learn the management of these intoxications -The learner will be able to identify the dangers associated with body packing and stuffing |
PGY-1 to PGY-3 resident physicians | Time to complete module: 1 hour Resources needed: Access to your preferred learning management system |
Assessment: Post-module quiz; PC1, PC4, PC5 |
| Day 5: Envenomations, Plant Toxicology, Organophosphates | Asynchronous learning modules on an online learning management system Synchronous question and answer session with toxicologist | Differentiate brown recluse from black widow envenomations Identify common snakes that cause significant envenomations Classify commonly tested mushroom/plant toxicities Understand the toxidrome and treatment of organophosphate poisoning Review commonly tested toxicology questions and develop a systematic approach for toxicology questions | -The learner will distinguish between envenomations and management differences of the black widow and brown recluse spider bites -The learner will identify snakes that cause clinically significant envenomations -The learner will review mushroom and plant toxicities -The learner will identify the organophosphate toxicity and become familiar with treatment options |
PGY-1 to PGY-3 resident physicians | Time to complete module: 1 hour Resources needed: Access to your preferred learning management system; approximately 1 hour of time per small group from a toxicologist (or toxicology interested faculty member) to review toxicology questions |
Assessment: Post module quiz and real time feedback during question-and-answer session from a toxicologist; PC1, PC4, PC5 |