By: Jonathan Baktari MD, US Drug Test Centers Multiple professionals play a role in any company’s drug-free workplace program. Two of them are the designated employer representative (DER) and the medical review officer (MRO). What do these specialists do, and how do...
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is pleased to congratulate Doug Simon on being named the new director of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy Compliance (ODAPC). Mr. Simon joined the office earlier this...
Let your professional contacts and industry colleagues know that you will be attending, sponsoring, training, speaking or exhibiting at NDASA's 2025 Conference & Tradeshow in Jacksonville this April by posting on social media. Attendees, exhibitors, sponsors,...
In recognition of those who have made significant contributions to the nation’s drug and alcohol testing industry, NDASA is once again seeking nominations for the "Industry Hall of Fame” recognition, which will be awarded at the annual Hall of Fame Luncheon at our...
By Patrice Kelly, Senior Policy Executive Advisor, NDASA (on detail from the U.S. Department of Transportation) When you read a regulatory provision that does not make sense to you, you should pause and ask yourself if you are reading it correctly. You also should...
The Oral Fluid Specimen Collection Procedures, together with the 49 CFR Part 40, and the U.S. Department of Transportation Operating Administration rules, provide collectors with the information needed in the performance of their collection duties Click here to view...
Welcome international attendees! The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA,) in partnership with the International Forum for Drug & Alcohol Testing (IFDAT), is proud to add International Day to its annual Conference & Trade Show in...
Submit an outstanding young person in the drug and alcohol testing industry In 2025, NDASA will recognize 30 incredible young professionals in our industry aged 30 and under who represent the future of safe workplaces, families and communities. Submissions meeting the...
If you have not yet submitted your comments to ODAPC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to allow electronic record creation, signatures and storage under 49 CFR Part 40, please consider commenting by DECEMBER 16, 2024. NDASA's submitted comments are included below....
A specialized training program for seasoned Substance Abuse Professionals Join expert trainer and veteran Substance Abuse Professional, David Perlman, BA, NCAC II, SUDP, CC, EAP for two days of intensive training during NDASA's 2025 Conference & Trade Show in...