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Forensic and Toxicology Laboratory Analysis

This course introduces the analytical and evidential techniques used in forensic and toxicology laboratories, including drug identification, screening and confirmatory testing. Delegates learn sample integrity, extraction, instrumental confirmation and the documentation discipline needed to produce defensible analytical evidence.

What you will be able to do

  • Preserve sample integrity and evidence continuity in the laboratory.
  • Apply screening techniques for drugs and toxic substances.
  • Use extraction and clean up methods for biological samples.
  • Perform confirmatory analysis using chromatographic techniques.
  • Interpret toxicology results in analytical and case context.
  • Prepare defensible analytical documentation and reports.

Course outline

  1. 01Forensic analysis fundamentals
  2. 02Evidence continuity and integrity
  3. 03Screening and presumptive tests
  4. 04Sample extraction and clean up
  5. 05Confirmatory instrumental analysis
  6. 06Quality control in toxicology
  7. 07Interpretation of results
  8. 08Defensible documentation and reporting

Who should attend

Forensic and toxicology laboratory analysts, technicians and scientists supporting legal, medical or workplace testing.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Dubai5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Lagos5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Harare5US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026Kampala5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Pretoria5R18,000
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000
12 to 16 Oct 2026Online5US$900
19 to 23 Oct 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Cairo5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Accra5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Kigali5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Durban5R18,000
7 to 11 Dec 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
21 to 25 Dec 2026Mauritius5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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