Walking the fine Line with Vodka and Wine - The Science Behind Drunk Driving
Date: 10 to 11 August 2018 Venue: UCT Faculty of Health Sciences Time: 08h30 to 17h00
Course fee is R4 550.00 per person (Enquire about student discounted rates) Early Bird Registration: R 3 950 per person until 13 July 2018
This is a two-day workshop aimed to equip participants with essential skills when dealing with forensic evidence and expert witnesses in drunk driving cases. The course is presented by The Division of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at the University of Cape Town.
Course Content
The Draeger and the law
The physiology and toxicology behind drunk driving
The science behind the 212 affidavit
Chain of custody and standard operating procedures
Learning Outcomes
Be familiar with the law and functioning of the Draeger and other alcohol breathalyzers, the calibration requirements, correct use and evidential value
Acquire skills for cross examination
Acquire a deeper understanding of the physiology of alcohol consumption
Understand units of alcohol and their effect and the difference between these and blood / breath alcohol concentrations
Follow the requirements, procedure and protocol of the chain of custody
Understand the forensic toxicology of alcohol and drugs including the Mellanby effect and Widmark formula
Understand and confidently interpret toxicology results from a 212 affidavit
