The New National Drug Screening Symposium (Including Certification Exam)

What’s New for Drug Testing Service Providers in 2026?

Join Us:  November 13-15, 2026- Las Vegas, NV

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We’re excited to announce a refreshed agenda for this year’s National Drug Testing Symposium, focusing on helping professionals elevate their drug-free workplace consulting and medical review expertise.

Invited Speakers

  • AAMRO Training Faculty
    Experts specializing in workplace drug testing and MRO practices.
  • Federal Officials
    Representatives from key regulatory bodies, including the FMCSA and the DOT’s Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance.
  • Industry Leaders
    Leading professionals and thought leaders from the drug testing and substance abuse fields.

Exhibitors & Sponsors

Connect with leading companies and organizations serving the workplace drug testing and substance abuse industry.

Our exhibitors and sponsors provide products, services, and solutions designed to support MROs, TPAs, employers, clinics, and other drug testing professionals.

The symposium provides an excellent opportunity to meet industry leaders, discover new products and services, and build valuable professional connections.

2026 Exhibitors & Sponsors

We are pleased to welcome this year’s participating exhibitors and sponsors:

  • Premier Biotech
  • ASAP
  • Cynergy
  • OriginOne
  • CRL / FormFox
  • NDASA
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • DSCI
  • US Gateway
  • LabCorp

CME Credits

This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for 21.75 prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

Tentative Agenda

Day 1 – Friday

Program: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Continental Breakfast: 7:30 AM

  • Overview, Policies, and Framework of Workplace Drug Testing
  • What MROs Need to Know
  • Value of a Drug Free Workplace
  • The Science Behind Drug Testing
  • Alternate Specimen Testing (Oral Fluid & POCT)
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse
  • Alternate Specimen Testing (Hair)
  • Specimen Differentiation
  • DOT Update
  • Overview of State Laws
  • SAP Evaluation & Return to Duty Process

Day 2 – Saturday

Program: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Continental Breakfast: 7:30 AM

  • Overview, Policies, and Framework of Workplace Drug Testing
  • Specimen Collection Procedures
  • MRO Practices (Part 1)
  • MRO Practices (Part 2)
  • Split Specimen & Problems in Drug Testing
  • SAP Evaluation & Return-to-Duty Process
  • Alcohol Testing

Day 3 – Sunday

Program: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Continental Breakfast: 7:30 AM

  • Day of the Life of an MRO
  • Post Accident Drug Testing Deep Dive
  • Technical Update, Legal Issues, and Risk Mitigation
  • AAMRO Certification Exam

Registration & Fees

  • AAMRO Comprehensive Course: $1,075
    (Includes course materials and the official MRO Handbook)
  • AAMRO Member Discounted Rate: $900
  • Certification Exam: $450

Fees include:
Course materials, continental breakfast each day, and scheduled refreshment breaks.

Course Location & Hotel Accommodations

Paris Hotel – Las Vegas
Dates: November 13-15, 2026
(877) 603-4389

3655 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109 -Group code:  SPAMR6

Web link:  https://book.passkey.com/go/SPAMR26

We recommend reserving early as space is limited.