Basic Comprehensive MRO Training and Certification

 

*Required for all new MRO candidates certifying through AAMRO*

FUTURE DATES:

August 8-10, 2025 Minneapolis, MN (Mall of America)

February 2026 - Orlando, FL

 

This training provides the qualifications required by the U.S. Department of Transportation and prepares participants for the AAMRO MRO certification examination.

Course Overview

This training provides an in-depth look at the responsibilities of the Medical Review Officer (MRO) and related processes in workplace drug and alcohol testing. Key topics include:

  • MRO roles and procedures

  • Specimen collection and laboratory testing

  • Alcohol testing and SAP evaluations

  • Alternative medical explanations for drug test results

  • Technical, legal, and risk management considerations

  • Emerging substances and designer drugs

CME Credits

This program is accepted for 21.75 prescribed credit hours by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).

Tentative Program Agenda

Day 1 – Friday

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Registration & Continental Breakfast begins at 7:30 AM

  • Overview, Policies, and Framework of Workplace Drug Testing

  • Specimen Collection Procedures

  • A Day in the Life of a Urine Specimen at CRL

  • Toxicology – Laboratory

  • Alcohol Testing

  • SAP Evaluation & Return-to-Duty Process

  • DOT Update

  • FMCSA Clearinghouse

Day 2 – Saturday

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Continental Breakfast begins at 7:30 AM

  • Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgements

  • MRO Practices (Part 1)

  • MRO Practices (Part 2)

  • Oral Fluid Testing

  • Hair Testing

  • Split Specimen & Problems in Drug Testing

  • Designer Drugs or Other Laboratory Updates

Day 3 – Sunday

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Continental Breakfast begins at 7:30 AM

  • Day in the Life of an MRO

  • Technical Update, Legal Issues, and Risk Mitigation

  • Exam Preparation

  • AAMRO Certification Exam (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)

Note: Please arrive on time each day to take full advantage of the program and breakfast offerings. Final agenda and speaker details will be updated closer to the event.

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