The New National Drug Screening Symposium (Including Certification Exam)

 

 

What’s New for Drug Testing Service Providers in 2025? 

Join Us:  December 12-14, 2025 - Las Vegas, NV 

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.


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

  • Value of a Drug-Free Workplace

  • Specimen Collection Procedures

  • Oral Fluid as a Drug Testing Specimen

  • The Value of Point-of-Collection Testing

  • Hair as a Drug Testing Specimen

  • Specimen Differentiation

  • Handling of Decriminalized Marijuana (Non-Regulated Testing)

  • DOT Update

  • FMCSA Clearinghouse


Day 2 Saturday

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

  • Overview, Policies, and Framework of Workplace Drug Testing

  • MRO Practices (Part 1)

  • MRO Practices (Part 2)

  • Alcohol Testing

  • Toxicology – Laboratory

  • Split Specimen & Problems in Drug Testing

  • SAP Evaluation & Return-to-Duty Process


Day 3 Sunday

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

  • Day in the Life of an MRO

  • 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: December 12–14, 2025

Group code: SPAAM5    (877)603-4389

Web link:   https://book.passkey.com/go/SPAAM5

A special room block and booking link will be provided upon registration. We recommend reserving early as space is limited.

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