Whether it happens in your hospital, your pharmacy, or even in your own home—would you know what to do? This hands-on session, led by experts from the Poisons Information Centre, unpacks the most common poisoning scenarios in Australia, first aid essentials and real-world scenarios. From kids and paracetamol to vaping liquids, mushrooms, and medicinal cannabis—get practical, frontline knowledge you can use in any pharmacy setting.

This workshop will address the following learning objectives:

• Identify the top poisoning types reported to the Poisons Information Centre, including household, pharmaceutical, plant, and recreational substances.
• Describe the principles of clinical toxicology and common poisoning mechanisms
• Describe the appropriate first aid steps and triage responses for common poisoning scenarios.
• Recognise toxidromes and warning signs for high-risk poisonings requiring urgent escalation.
• List common antidotes used in poisoning management and their availability.
• Discuss emerging risks in toxicology, including novel psychoactives, e-liquids, and environmental toxins.