simTOX

The simTOX module teaches you how to manage the complexity of intoxications.

This intensive, hands-on course combines focused preparation with simulations. You will learn key toxidromes, diagnostics, and treatments, then apply them in realistic emergency scenarios.

Build clinical reasoning, teamwork and decision-making skills and gain confidence you can use on your very next shift.

simTOX

Intoxications are unpredictable, complex and rarely follow the textbook. Our simTOX module teaches you how to handle them! Our simTOX course is an intensive, hands-on course that teaches you to systematically assess and treat intoxicated patients. Our approach centers on immersive simulations. Yo…

The program

Pre-course preparation
Core principles of toxicology, toxidromes, and initial management will be delivered to you in our course book.

Two training days, including course dinner
Intensive simulation, debriefing and in-depth learning

Admission requirements

simTOX is designed for acute care professionals at all experience levels.

Physicians: emergency medicine, internal medicine, intensive care, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, psychiatry, general practice, addiction medicine, forensic medicine

Pharmacists (and residents)

Physician assistants

Nurses in acute care: ED, ICU, CCU, AOA, ambulance services

Time commitment

Preparation: read the course book.

Training: two day training on location.

Faculty

dr. F.M.J. Gresnigt – Clinical toxicologist and Emergency Physician
dr. M.H. Sandel – Emergency Physician and toxicologist in training
drs. N. Barneveld Binkhuysen – Emergency Physician and simulation expert
drs. L.K. Heikamp – Emergency physician and toxicology Fellow

This course is a collaboration between EMplus and ToxNL.

Accreditation

Accreditation for ABAN and V&VN pending

Registration

You can register via the link below.

Registration Form

Cost

€1235,- for specialists and AIOS & €375,- for ANIOS and nurses

Dates

October 1 and 2, 2026

Venue

QT-time, Nieuwegein

simTOX

Intoxications are unpredictable, complex and rarely follow the textbook. Our simTOX module teaches you how to handle them!

Our simTOX course is an intensive, hands-on course that teaches you to systematically assess and treat intoxicated patients.

Our approach centers on immersive simulations. You will develop expertise in recognizing key toxidromes, diagnostic strategies, and treatment principles. Then put your knowledge to the test in realistic, scenario-based exercises.

To prepare, you will receive the book Toxicologie, written by Dr. Femke Gresnigt, a leading toxicologist and Emergency Physician and the director of this course. This essential resource will support your learning and ensure you are fully prepared.

Experience the pressure, teamwork, and decision-making of real emergency situations. Sharpen your clinical reasoning, recognize patterns, and learn to navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Everything you learn is immediately applicable to your next shift.

This course is available in Dutch only.