OPAM Workshop

Toxicology Testing and the MRO:  A Physician's Role in the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse

Agenda

The AOCOPM designates this activity for 12 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity. 

A. 8:00 – 8:10 am Opening Remarks and Course Introduction James L. Ferguson, DO, FASAM
B. 8:10 – 9:30 am The Forensic Urine Collection Donna R. Smith, PhD
C. 9:40 – 10:40 am The HHS Certified Laboratory and HHS5 Toxicology R.H. Barry Sample, PhD, D- ABFT-FD
D. 10:50 – 11:40 am The MRO Process I James L. Ferguson, DO, FASAM
E. 11:45 – 12:30 pm Introduction to DOT Rules Donna R. Smith, PhD
F. 12:30 – 1:15 pm Working Lunch: Drugs on the Street, Anthony Dekker, DO, FAOAAM, FASAM
G. 1:15 – 2:00 pm Expanded Drug Panel Toxicology R.H. Barry Sample, PhD, D-ABFT-FD
H. 2:05 – 3:00 pm The MRO Process II James L. Ferguson, DO, FASAM (Continuation Slide Deck D)
I. 3:05 – 4:00 pm DOT D&A Rule Review and SAP Process Donna R. Smith, PhD
J. 4:05 – 4:35 pm Beating the Test—The Science R.H. Barry Sample, PhD, D-ABFT-FD
K. 4:35 – 5:15 pm Case Reviews and Panel Discussion

L. 8:00 – 8:05 am Opening Remarks James L. Ferguson, DO, FASAM

M. 8:05 – 9:05 am Alternative Specimens and Technologies R.H. Barry Sample, PhD, D-ABFT-FD
N. 9:10 – 10:15 am The SVT Rules and Process James L. Ferguson, DO, FASAM
O. 10:20 – 10:50 am Alcohol Testing-The Science R.H. Barry Sample, PhD, D-ABFT-FD
P. 10:55 – 11:30 am DOT Alcohol Rule Review Donna R. Smith, PhD
Q. 11:30 – 12:00 pm Quiz, Case Reviews and Panel discussion

R. Bonus Handout Acronyms Handout

12:15 pm Course Adjournment

To Register for the MROCC Exam:  https://www.mrocc.org/getcertified.cfm.

Please note:  Completion of this course fulfills the training requirement for MRO certification
or recertification through the Medical Review Officer Certification Council (MROCC). MROCC will
be on-site Sunday afternoon to administer the certification examination following the course. 
You must register for the examination directly with the MROCC at https://www.mrocc.org/getcertified.cfm.