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The Core Concepts Series
This series of 10 courses provides learners with a multi-disciplinary scientific review of major drug classes responsible for performance impairment. With the help of our partners at the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving and Responsibility.org, we have brought together many of the world’s leading experts on these topics to ensure our learner’s get the best education available.
Sedative Hypnotics &
Muscle Relaxers
Pharmacology:
Dr. Richard Chen
Forensic Toxicology:
Mandi Mohr
Clinical Toxicology:
Dr. Richard Chen
LAUNCHED!
Antipsychotics
Pharmacology:
Dr. Dayne Laskey
Forensic Toxicology:
Dr. Sabra Jones
Clinical Toxicology:
Dr. Dayne Laskey
Hallucinogens
Pharmacology:
Dr. J. Walterscheid
Forensic Toxicology:
Dr. J. Walterscheid
Clinical Toxicology:
Dr. Sharon Kelley
LAUNCHED!
Dissociative Anesthetics
Pharmacology:
Dr. Jessica Ayala
Forensic Toxicology:
Amy Miles
Clinical Toxicology:
LAUNCHED!
Cocaine, Amphetamines & Other Stimulants
Pharmacology:
Dr. Dayne Laskey
Forensic Toxicology:
Helen Chang
Clinical Toxicology:
Dr. Dayne Laskey
LAUNCHED!
Inhalants of Abuse
Pharmacology:
Dr. Michelle Peace
Forensic Toxicology:
Joey Jones
Clinical Toxicology:
Dr. Dayne Laskey
LAUNCHED!
Cannabinoids
Pharmacology:
Dr. Marilyn Huestis
Forensic Toxicology:
Dr. Erin Karschner
Clinical Toxicology:
Dr. Sharon Kelley
LAUNCHED!
Opiates
Pharmacology:
Dr. Richard Chen
Forensic Toxicology:
Dani Mata
Clinical Toxicology:
Dr. Sharon Kelley
LAUNCHED!
Antidepressants & Antihistamines
Pharmacology:
Dr. Sabra Jones
Forensic Toxicology:
Dr. Sabra Jones
Clinical Toxicology:
Dr. Dayne Laskey
LAUNCHED!
Gabapentinoids & Antiepileptics
Pharmacology:
Dr. Michelle Peace
Forensic Toxicology:
Kristin Burke
Clinical Toxicology:
Dr. Dayne Laskey
LAUNCHED!
Coming in 2024
Alcohol Pharmacokinetics
1. Absorption
- Routes of Administration
- Physiological aspects of absorption
- Role and impact of food and other variables
- Post-absorptive vs. post-peak
Instructor: Joey Jones
2. Distribution
- Physiochemical basis and general concepts
- Total body water calculations
- Serum / WB distribution, associated variables, and role in calculations
- Partition ratios
Serum/WB: Chris Tilson
More Instructors Needed
3. Metabolism
- Metabolic pathways
- Genetic & epigenetic concerns
- Relevant metabolites
- Factors affecting metabolism
- Elimination rate & associated variables
Instructor: Dr. Karen Scott
4. Excretion
- Biological analytes
- Biomarkers
- Urine concentration, factors affecting concentration, and interpretation
- Physiological basis of novel detection methods
5. Postmortem Concerns
- Specimen collection
- Analysis and interpretation of postmortem specimens
Instructor: Jennifer Harmon
6. Expert Testimony
- Pharmacokinetics expert testimony in alcohol cases
Instructor: Dr. Curt Harper
- Alcohol calculations and associated standards
Instructor: Jennifer Limoges
Alcohol Pharmacodynamics
7. Neurobiology
- Neurotransmission and understanding action potentials
- Depressing vs. excitatory effects on CNS
- Receptor mediated effects of ethanol
8. Psychological & Cognitive
- Effects on mood, decision-making, memory, etc.
- Effects on information processing, sensory perception, cognition
- Blackouts, amnesia, role in DFC
Instructor: Darcy Richardson
9. Vision
- Effects on oculomotor control
- Effects on visual perception
- Other effects on eyes
- Role of vision system in testing for alcohol intoxication
10. Psychomotor Effects
- Effects on coordination, muscle control, divided attention tasks, etc.
- Effects on driving & review of associated literature
- Impairment on other tasks
11. Tolerance
- Mechanisms, development, and implications for behavioral analyses
- Mellanby Effect
12. Expert Testimony
- Pharmacodynamics expert testimony in alcohol cases
- Dose-response models, references, appropriate inferences, review of associated standards
Instructor: Dr. Curt Harper
Alcohol Chemical Testing
13. History of Alcohol Testing
14. Breath Alcohol Testing
- Overview of preliminary breath testing and related technology
- Overview of evidentiary breath testing, related instrumentation, and challenges
Instructor: Carrie Kirkton
15. Urine Alcohol Testing
- Overview of urine alcohol testing methodology
- Factors affecting urine concentration
- Appropriate use of urine alcohol results
Instructor: Dr. Alan Wayne Jones
16. Blood Alcohol Testing
- Overview of blood alcohol testing and associated methodology, instruments, and challenges
- Considerations regarding hospital blood tests
Instructor: Mandi Mohr
17. Monitoring & Novel Technology
- Biomarkers of alcohol use
- Other biological matrices and alcohol use monitoring
- Novel / emerging technology in alcohol detection and monitoring
Now Recruiting Instructors!
Are you an expert on any of these topics?
- Each of the numbered topics needs at least one instructor.
Some will likely require multiple. - Some instructors may cover more than one topic.
- Outline is preliminary.
- Instructional support is provided.
Topic listings are preliminary. Final course details may vary.
Other Topics
(No Specific Date)
We are always seeking new courses and instructors.
Below are a few specific course topics for which we are actively recruiting instructors.
Course Topics
- Understanding & Applying Research
- Understanding Driving Impairment
- Pharmacology Fundamentals
- Drug-Drug Interactions
- Advanced Education on Eye Tests
- Court Testimony (various topics)
- Interpreting Toxicology Findings
- You tell us!
Want to Join the Team?
We make it easy to share your expertise.
- Pick your topics
- Flexible teaching formats
- Easily record in segments
- Graphic design support
- Hardware assistance
- Support materials