Intro
What branch of science is forensic toxicology a part of?
What are forensic sciences?
Where do most forensic toxicologists work?
Where is a laboratory?
What degree is the minimum educational requirement to become a forensic toxicologist?
What is a bachelor's degree in life or physical sciences?
What types substances do forensic toxicologists study?
What are drugs, alcohol, poisons, or toxins?
True or False: Forensic toxicologists don't typically need to follow strict procedures and rules, as they typically must personally decide how evidence should be handled, recorded, etc.
What is false?
Name one field someone can study to become a forensic toxicologist.
What is toxicology, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or forensic science?
What are some examples of biological samples a forensic toxicologist may need to analyze?
What are urine, blood, liver, saliva, and aqueous and vitreous humour samples?
What is the approximate yearly salary range?
How much is between ~$86,000 - $115,000 CAD?
True or False: Employers typically prefer a master's degree when hiring forensic toxicologists compared to a bachelor's.
What is true?
True or False: Forensic toxicology only deals with living people.
What is False?
Who are some people that forensic toxicologists are expected to work with consistenly?
Who are coroners, pathologists, police officers, and government officials?
What are some general (soft) skills a forensic toxicologist should have?
What are attention to detail, critical thinking, fine motor skills, professional objectivity, organization, and time management?
What do forensic toxicologists do besides study biological samples and record data?
What is testify in court?
Why might being a forensic toxicologist be stressful?
What are consistent exposure to death, criminal cases, and giving court testimony?
What is considered the most important skill that a forensic toxicologist should have to truly be "great" at their job?
What is courtroom communication?