Medical Review Officer Online Course with Live Discussion (Includes Digital Syllabus)-Specimen Collection and Testing Procedures

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Video Summary

This video discusses the Department of Transportation's (DOT) alcohol testing procedures. The DOT implemented alcohol testing requirements after their drug testing requirements. The DOT uses a breath testing program for alcohol testing, and no laboratory results are reported to medical review officers (MROs) for interpretation. Confirmatory testing is performed using an evidentiary breath testing device. Other specimens such as saliva or non-evidential breath testing devices can be used for initial screening. All devices used must be approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and have accuracy at a .02 alcohol concentration cutoff. Trained technicians conduct the tests under DOT regulations. There are two types of devices used in the DOT alcohol testing program: evidential breath testing devices (EBTs) and alcohol screening devices (ASDs). Each device must have a quality assurance plan and be certified by NHTSA. The testing process involves a deprivation period, air blank test, breath sample collection, and result interpretation. If the result is 0.02 or greater, further actions are taken, including temporary suspension from safety-sensitive duties. The DOT alcohol testing procedures can be simpler compared to urine specimen collection for drug testing. The video concludes by mentioning correctable flaws and non-correctable fatal flaws in the testing process. The transcript provides detailed information about the various aspects of the DOT's alcohol testing procedures.<br /><br />No credits are mentioned in the transcript. The transcript appears to be an educational video or training material.

Keywords

Department of Transportation

alcohol testing procedures

breath testing program

evidentiary breath testing device

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration