Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-July 2023 Live Discussion

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Video Summary

The video is a monthly MRO online faculty discussion and question and answer session. The faculty members, Dr. Kent Peterson, Dr. Michael Peete, and Donna Smith, discuss various topics related to occupational and environmental medicine. They provide updates on the shift from Zoom calls to webinars and discuss the format preferences of the participants. They also announce a live faculty session at the ACOM Learning Center in October and highlight updates to the MRO course syllabus. The faculty members address questions about the fallout and implications of the DOT authorizing oral fluid testing and offer tips on how to prepare for the MROCC exam. They emphasize the importance of reviewing the regulations, understanding the toxicology and laboratory testing aspects, and using the syllabus and additional materials provided. The faculty also discuss the accuracy and potential risks of oral fluid testing, as well as the challenges and considerations of adding fentanyl to the drug testing panel. They clarify the role of the MRO in reporting positive results for THC and highlight the need for compliance with federal regulations. The faculty concludes with a poll to gather feedback on the preferred webinar format and the length of time the monthly discussions should remain available.

Keywords

MRO online faculty discussion

occupational and environmental medicine

webinars

ACOM Learning Center

MRO course syllabus

DOT oral fluid testing

MROCC exam preparation

fentanyl in drug testing panel

compliance with federal regulations

webinar format preference