Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-5 10 2023 MRO Discussion

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During the May 10th meeting of the MRO faculty for an online course, the main topics discussed were introductions, addressing student questions, and the release of new oral fluid regulations by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The meeting started with introductions of the faculty members, including Chris Paciak, the Executive Director of the Medical Review Officer Certification Council, Danielle Feinberg, the Director of eLearning for ACOM, Dr. Smith, a psychologist and educator, and Michael Peat, a forensic toxicologist. The faculty then addressed student questions, including ones regarding drug testing for minors in the workplace and school, and the detection window for marijuana metabolites in oral fluid testing. They also discussed the process for correcting a mistake on a custody and control form and the availability of sample questions for the MRO exam. The faculty clarified that the exam is open book but emphasized the importance of time management due to the limited duration of the exam. They also addressed a question about obtaining a hard copy of the course material for those who had already purchased the online version. Towards the end of the session, the faculty summarized the finalized oral fluid regulations by the DOT, highlighting the flexibility it provides for employers to choose between urine and oral fluid testing, and the changes to cancellation policies, oral fluid collection devices, and reporting safety concerns. The faculty also mentioned that while the new regulations will be effective in June, the implementation of oral fluid testing may take some time due to specific requirements for laboratories and collection devices.

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MRO faculty

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introductions

student questions

oral fluid regulations

Department of Transportation

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MRO exam

time management

oral fluid testing

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