The Medical Review Officer Team Manual
Statement of Need:
This educational activity will provide the latest information related to the drug testing procedures issued by the DOT and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
This CME program based of the Medical Review Officer Certification Council’s The Medical Review Officer Team Manual: MROCC’s Guide for MROs and MRO Assistants provides MROs and their Assistants with the most up-to-date information associated with developing and managing the Medical Review Team, and offers a complete view of the Medical Review process, covering business, scientific, legal, ethical, and logistical issues. CMEs from this activity will fulfill both DOT and MROCC certification requirements for physicians who serve as Certified Medical Review Officers (MROs) within Regulated (DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40) and Non-Regulated drug testing programs. Up to 16 Category 1 CME credit hours may be obtained through this activity upon completion of the MROCC recertification exam.
This activity will also fulfull the DOT requirement for MRO's to maintain certification with 12 additional Category 1 CME credits every 3 years.
Educational Objectives:
- Identify the distinct roles and responsibilities of the MRO and MRO Assistant within regulated and nonregulated workplace
- Distinguish and differentiate best practices and procedures for MRO and MROA duties as detailed in the MRO Team manual and 49 CFR Part 40
- Integrate the Competencies of the MRO and Competencies of the MROA
- Respond appropriately to questions from employers, fellow team members, and others about the drug testing process
To register for the MROCC Recertification Exam (16 CME Credits) Click Here
To register for the MROCC Self Assessment Tool (12 CME Credits) Click Here
University Services is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society/ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. University Services designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 credit hours, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of University Services and MROCC.