AACT Poison Symposium | #ACMT2025 | On-Demand
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- Non-member - Tier I - $275
- Non-member - Tier II - $225
- Non-member - Tier III - $175
- Non-member - Tier IV - $150
- Member - Tier I - $225
- Member - Tier II - $175
- Member - Tier III - $125
- Member - Tier IV - $100
Murder by Milligram: Investigating Surreptitious Poisonings
On-Demand
Presented by the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT), this symposium explores the clinical and forensic challenges of identifying and managing cases of surreptitious poisoning. Expert-led sessions explore key topics such as pre-hospital management, diagnostic dilemmas, differential diagnosis in the emergency setting, and the role of analytical testing. Additional presentations address effective communication with the media and preparing for expert witness testimony.
This on-demand course features recordings from the live event held on April 2, 2025, in Vancouver, Canada. The content has been edited into a digital package that includes nine asynchronous lectures from leading experts in the field. Designed for physicians and healthcare professionals in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and forensic medicine, this activity provides essential tools to improve patient outcomes in complex poisoning cases.
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this course, learners should be able to:
- Analyze the clinical presentation and diagnostic strategies for thallium poisoning to improve patient assessment and management.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various pre-hospital and emergency interventions in cases of suspected thallium toxicity.
- Asses the role and responsibilities of a medical expert witness, including effective communication strategies for media and courtroom settings.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education credit for this activity is included in the registration fee. Accreditation is provided by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, and registrants will be able to claim up 5.0 enduring activity credits. Continuing Education credits are available for Physicians (CME), Pharmacists (CPE) and Nurses (CNE).
Questions?
Please write to ACMT at events@acmt.net
Instructions
Once you have completed your registration:
- Click on the Contents tab. This is where you will be able to see all lectures and required content for this course.
- Watch all lectures. Learners will be required to watch at least 3/4 of the video before it will be marked as complete.
- Complete the Post-Test. These questions are based on content from the lectures and require a 70% to pass.
- Complete the CE Survey. These questions are required to claim your CE certificate.
- Once you have completed all other components, you will be able to claim your CE certificate.
Hardware/Software Requirements
Computer or Other Internet-Enabled Device; Internet Connection; Browser.
Materials
None.
Prerequisites
None.
Format
This is a self-guided course with CME, CNE, and CPE.
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Registration Rates
Registration includes:
- 90-day access to recordings of live event
- Access to the speaker slides
- 5.00 Continuing Education Certificate available for Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacists.
Member Rates
Member Tier I: Full, Affiliate, International, Emeritus |
$225 |
Member Tier II: Fellows |
$175 |
Member Tier III: Residents, International - Developing Country |
$125 |
Member IV: Medical Students |
$100 |
Non-Member Rates
Non-member Tier I: Physicians, Pharmacists, Lawyers, "Other" |
$275 |
Non-member Tier II: Fellows, SPIs, Nurses, etc. |
$225 |
Non-member Tier III: Educators & Emergency Responders |
$175 |
Non-member IV: Residents & Students |
$150 |
ACMT Membership
ACMT Members receive a discounted rate. Interested in becoming an ACMT Member? Contact our Membership Team at membership@acmt.net. Learn more at: www.acmt.net/membership
AACT Member Discount
AACT Members are eligible to receive the same registration rate as ACMT Members for this activity. Just enter the following code at checkout -- a $50 savings! Discount code: AACT2025
Refunds and Cancellations
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Questions?
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Syllabus
Case Presentation
Jeff Lapoint, DO, Medical Toxicologist, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA
Pre-Hospital Considerations
Matthew Kolbeck, MD, Medical Toxicology Fellow, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Emergency Department Care: Differential Diagnosis, Testing, Interventions
Emily Kiernan, DO, FAACT, Assistant Professor, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
How to Obtain Antidotes in Real Time
Hannah Hays, MD, FACEP, FAACT, FACMT, Medical Director, Central Ohio Poison Center, Columbus, OH
Diagnostic Challenges
William Eggleston, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, Clinical Assistant Director, Upstate New York Poison Center; Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Non-Targeted Testing
Nicholas E Nacca, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Forensic Investigation: Analytical Testing
Michael Holland, MD, FACMT, FAACT, FEACCT, FACOEM, FACEP, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Management of Thallium Poisoning/Toxicity
Jeff Lapoint, DO, Medical Toxicologist, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA
Panel Discussion - All Speakers
William Eggleston, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT
Clinical Assistant Director & Assistant Professor
Upstate New York Poison Center & SUNY Upstate Medical University
Dr. William Eggleston is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Binghamton University and the Director of the Opioid Research Center for Central New York (ORCC-NY), where he leads multidisciplinary efforts to innovate treatment and prevention strategies for opioid use disorder. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wilkes University and completed a fellowship in clinical toxicology and emergency medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University and the Upstate New York Poison Center. A member of the executive board of the New York State chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and an active contributor to the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, he focuses on opioid-related harm reduction, drug-induced cardiac toxicity, and web-based education tools that promote interprofessional collaboration. At SUNY Upstate, he works with the inpatient toxicology consultation team and the Poison Center, providing toxicology consultations, advancing public health initiatives, and delivering public education.
Hannah Hays, MD, FACEP, FAACT, FACMT
Medical Director
Central Ohio Poison Center
Dr. Hannah Hays is the Medical Director of the Central Ohio Poison Center and Chief of Toxicology in the Department of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology, she completed her medical degree at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and residency and fellowship at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. A recognized leader in toxicology, Dr. Hays has received honors including the 40 Under 40 Columbus Honoree and Emerging Leader Award in 2024. Her interests include regulating Delta-8 THC, poison center disaster response, and addressing emerging toxicologic threats. She is an active Fellow and member of several professional organizations and serves as President of the Douglas A. Rund Emergency Medicine Alumni Society.
Michael G. Holland, MD, FEAPCCT, FAACT, FACOEM, FACMT, FACEP
Professor of Emergency Medicine
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Dr. Michael Holland is Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY where he is on the faculty of the Medical Toxicology Fellowship Training Program and is a Consulting Medical Toxicologist at the Upstate New York Poison Center and the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office-both in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Holland is also the Director of Occupational Medicine for the Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, and is the Saratoga Hospital Employee Health Medical Director, where he oversees the health and safety of over 3100 employees and staff. He also serves as Employee Health Medical Director at Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, NY, covering 2500 employees. He is also Principal Medical Toxicologist at the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health (CTEH) in Little Rock, AR.
Emily Kiernan, DO, FAACT
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology
Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Emily Kiernan is an Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician who recently completed a medical toxicology fellowship at Emory University/CDC. She has served as the fellow co-chair for the AACT Radiation Special Interest Section group as well as a chair in the ACMT Fellow-in-training association.
Matthew Kolbeck, MD
Medical Toxicology Fellow
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Jeff Lapoint, DO
Medical Toxicologist
Kaiser Permanente
Dr. Jeff Lapoint is a Medical Toxicologist at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, CA. A native Californian, he completed his training in New York before returning to his home state, where he enjoys raising his two children with his wife in the vibrant coastal community of San Diego. Dr. Lapoint emphasizes healthy living and preventive care, partnering with his patients to support their overall well-being. An avid surfer and climber, he thrives by embracing the outdoor lifestyle that Southern California offers.
Nicholas E. Nacca, MD, FACMT
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Toxicology, Fellowship Director of Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nicholas Nacca is the director of Medical Toxicology and Medical Toxicology Fellowship Director at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In addition to being faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine he holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Medicine. His primary role is staffing the educational and clinical medical toxicology consultation service, with educational responsibilities to medical toxicology fellows, multidisciplinary teams of medical residents, pharmacy residents and students, as well as medical students. He staffs and directs a referral based outpatient Medical Toxicology Clinic.
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