Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-2020 Online Tab 9

2020 Online Tab 9 - MRO Syllabus

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The document provides an overview of the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules, including the common elements and differences among DOT agencies. The rules were first implemented in 1990 and have been expanded over the years to include comprehensive drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions in various transportation industries.<br /><br />The document outlines the prohibited drug and alcohol conduct, which includes the unauthorized use of controlled substances, verified positive drug tests, refusal to take a drug test, and performance of safety-sensitive functions while under the influence of alcohol. It also provides a detailed list of circumstances that define refusal to test.<br /><br />The consequences of engaging in prohibited conduct are outlined, including immediate removal from safety-sensitive functions, referral to a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for evaluation, and the requirement to comply with recommended treatment and return-to-duty testing.<br /><br />The document also covers the random drug and alcohol testing requirements for employers, including the minimum annual percentage of safety-sensitive employees that must be tested and the random selection process. It also explains the definition of an accident for DOT drug and alcohol testing purposes.<br /><br />The differences among DOT agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and United States Coast Guard (USCG), are outlined, including the specific safety-sensitive positions they cover and their testing requirements.<br /><br />The responsibilities of Medical Review Officers (MROs) are described, including reporting test results to employers, verifying negative and positive results, and dealing with split specimens and refusals to test. The document also addresses the confidentiality of medical information and the role of third-party administrators (TPAs) in the drug and alcohol testing process.<br /><br />The document concludes with regulatory updates, including the opening of the FMCSA Clearinghouse for registration and the guidelines issued by the Department of Justice regarding the use of medical marijuana. It emphasizes that the DOT's regulated drug testing program is not affected by state initiatives that legalize the use of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes.

Keywords

DOT drug and alcohol testing rules

DOT agencies

controlled substances

positive drug tests

refusal to test

Substance Abuse Professional

random drug and alcohol testing

accident definition for DOT testing

Medical Review Officers

regulatory updates