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

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
  • The Science Behind Drug Testing
  • Alternate Specimen Testing (Oral Fluid & Hair)
  • Point of Collection Testing
  • Specimen Differentiation
  • Overview of State Laws
  • International FAA
  • 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
  • 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 of the Life of an MRO

Day 3 – Sunday

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

  • Technical Update, Legal Issues, and Risk Mitigation
  • Non-DOT Delta-9 THC MRO Verification Recommendations
  • 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

Web link:  Link will be provided ASAP

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

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