Regional Training: New Orleans 11.14 & 11.15
2024-11-14 08:00 - 2024-11-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | MT
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LOCATION
Ceasar’s New Orleans/Harrah’s Hotel Tower
228 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
SCHEDULE

Thursday, November 14

9-11 a.m. – What Does Oral Fluid Testing Mean to You in Your Workplace?, by Patrice Kelly
(Prices: $249 Non-Member / $199 Member / $199 Additional Non-Member / $149 Additional Member
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Marijuana and Your Workplace: What will rescheduling mean?, by Jo McGuire
(Prices: $225 Non-Member / $175 Member / $175 Additional Non-Member / $125 Additional Member)
1 p.m. – Lunch
2-5 p.m. – Signs & Symptoms for Supervisors, by Jo McGuire
(Prices: $225 Non-Member/$175 Member/$175 Additional Non-Member/$125 Additional Member)

Friday, November 15

8 a.m. – noon – Oral Fluid DOT Train the Trainer Course, by Patrice Kelly & Jo McGuire (4 hours)
(Prices: $449 Non-Member / $399 Member / $399 Additional Non-Member / $349 Additional Member)
12-1 p.m. – Lunch
1:30-3:30 p.m. – Lab Tour

Discounted Full-Day Pricing

Entire Day – Thursday Only: $599 Non-Members/$549 Members/$549 Additional Non-Member/$499 Additional Member
Both Days All Sessions: $899 Non-Members/$849 Members/$849 Additional Non-Member/$799 Additional Member

HOTEL
Ceasar’s New Orleans/Harrah’s Hotel Tower
228 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone:(800) 427-7247
Price: $169.00 +$20 resort fee
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*Deadline for NDASA group rate: 10/23/2024
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November Webinar: Employer Survey Reveals Latest Drug Testing Trends and What the Future Holds - 11.21
2024-11-21 13:00 - 14:00
Current Consulting Group’s eighth Annual Employer Drug Testing Survey reveals what employers really think about drug testing and how drug testing might change in the next few years. How are employers responding to the legalization of marijuana? What do they think of rapid-result and oral fluid testing? Do employers believe drug testing works? What are their biggest challenges when it comes to screening applicants and employees for drugs? These are just some of the pressing questions addressed in this year’s employer survey.
Join Bill Current, Brian Feeley and Jackie Pirone of the Current Consulting Group (CCG) for a deep dive into the results of CCG’s annual employer drug testing survey. They will share survey results and discuss what they mean for drug testing providers and employers. They will also juxtapose the survey’s results with the results from CCG’s 26th Annual Drug Testing Industry Survey, co-sponsored by NDASA, to show how providers’ views compare to those of drug testing buyers.
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Mentorship Webinar for Members: Where to find your business resources 12.10.24
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:00
NDASA Members:
Join NDASA Mentors for this FREE opportunity to learn from proven experts.
Are you struggling to find resources to run your business from ‘A’ to ‘Z’? Let our panel of industry leaders provide invaluable guidance for supporting your needs.
We are here to help YOU succeed ~ and this is one more opportunity to gain an advantage with your dedicated membership association.
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December Webinar: DOT Agency Testing Programs - What's the difference?
2024-12-19 13:00 - 14:00
When you are working with employers regulated by multiple agencies within the U.S. Department of Transportation it is critical to understand and remember how the regulatory requirements among agencies differ. Sometimes, differences in the policy language may seem slight. But failure to implement them can have an enormous impact on employer compliance and your job.
Join Helen White, CSAPA, of White Glove Drug & Alcohol Testing, Inc., for this webinar focused on the differences between U.S. Department of Transportation agency testing, recordkeeping and training requirements.
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Regional Training: Denver 1.13-1.14, 2025
2025-01-13 - 2025-01-14
Join us for this event for DOT Oral Fluid Collector and Trainer training.
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LOCATION
Air Methods Training Center
5500 S. Quebec Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
SCHEDULE
Monday, January 13th

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – DOT-Qualifying Oral Fluid Collector Training Course WITH MOCKS (8 hours) – Devices Provided
COST: $499 non-Members, $399 members

~ONE HOUR LUNCH BREAK~
Tuesday, January 14th

8 a.m. – noon – DOT-Qualifying Oral Fluid TRAIN-the-TRAINER Course WITH MOCKS (8 hours (4 hours of training, 4 hours of mocks) – Devices Provided
COST: $499 non-members; $399 members

~ONE HOUR LUNCH BREAK~

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – MOCKS ONLY for pre-qualifying CPCT-OF Trainers – Devices Provided
COST: $99

RECOMMENDED HOTEL
Doubletree Greenwood Village
800-222-8733
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Recovery Friendly Workplaces: The why and how
2025-01-16 13:00 - 14:00
Does your workplace support recovery?
Join Cathie Hartnett, executive director of Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation as she provides an overview of the Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) national certification program.
Cathie will lead a discussion with two employers who have completed the certification process. Travis LaHaye, of Hypertherm in New Hampshire, and Kimberly McRoy, of Thermo-Kool in Mississippi, will share why they decided to certify as a RFW, the process they underwent and how RFW certification has affected the culture and productivity of their companies.
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NDASA Advocacy Days 2025
2025-02-03 - 2025-02-04
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
NDASA Advocacy Days in Washington D.C. 2025
Join your fellow NDASA members and industry partners in the nation’s capitol and advocate on behalf of our industry, public safety and drug-free workplaces.

Meet the Decision Makers
Advocate at the Executive and Legislative branches on behalf of our industry
Represent you industry as a leading, reliable expert
Work with industry partners
Network with stakeholders

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***Please BOOK YOUR HOTEL STAY no later than FRIDAY, JANUARY 3rd to receive the NDASA discount!
Hyatt Place Washington DC/WHITE HOUSE
1522 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Reserve your room here
EVENT SCHEDULE
Monday, February 3

Participants arrive & check-in at hotel
4:00 p.m. – Registration Open: Participants get tickets & itinerary
6:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception
7:00 p.m. – Dinner on Your Own in DC

Tuesday, February 4

7:00 a.m. – Breakfast at hotel with NDASA
8:00 a.m. – Legislative Preparation Meeting with Guest Speaker
Packet distribution
9:00 a.m. – Depart for Capitol
Lunch on Your Own in DC
4:00 p.m. – Report to meeting room for day’s recap

If you have questions, please contact: jomcguire@ndasa.com

March Webinar: Employers’ Rights to Drug & Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:00
This one-hour, interactive webinar provides employers with essential insights into their rights and responsibilities regarding drug and alcohol testing in the workplace. As legislation evolves, businesses must stay informed to ensure compliance, maintain workplace safety, and protect their ability to enforce testing policies.
The session will begin with an overview of federal and state laws governing workplace drug and alcohol testing, including employer rights, common testing policies, and legal precedents. Participants will learn immediate steps to audit and strengthen their workplace testing programs, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Additionally, the webinar will explore emerging legal challenges that may limit employer testing rights, such as marijuana legalization and new privacy laws. Employers will gain valuable insights into how these changes affect their policies and the risks of non-compliance.
A key component of the session will focus on proactive advocacy efforts. Attendees will learn how to engage with the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) to stay informed, influence policy, and protect their rights as employers.
By the end of this session, employers will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to confidently enforce drug and alcohol testing policies while navigating the evolving legal landscape.
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NDASA 2025 Conference and Trade Show - 4.1 - 4.4, 2025
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-04
LOCATION
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E. Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
NDASA’s Conference and Trade Show is the largest, most exciting event of the year for the drug and alcohol testing industry.
In 2024, a record-breaking 668 industry professionals from around the country gathered in Hershey, Pennsylvania for NDASA’s conference and sold-out trade show. In 2025, this event promises to set our industry up for even greater success with an additional day of education, inspiration, and innovation.
Join us in Jacksonville from April 1 – 4, 2025 for invaluable professional training sessions, nationally-respected speakers and leaders, great networking opportunities – all with the common mission of supporting excellence in the drug and alcohol testing industry and promoting safe and drug-free workplaces.
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SAP Training 2.0 at NDASA's Conference & Trade Show
2025-04-02 - 2025-04-03
Take your SAP practice to the next level!
This intensive 12-hour training, over two days, will help seasoned Substance Abuse Professionals stand out in a crowd of competitors and make their mark as a highly credible resource for DOT compliance.
This course is NOT meant to prepare you for the initial SAP examination but is designed to offer advanced training to experienced SAPs to satisfy their tri-annual CEU requirement.
Learn more here
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Quarterly Mentorship Webinar: DER Best Practices
2025-05-13 13:00 - 14:00
Join NDASA’s Mentorship Committee for this FREE webinar focused on Designated Employer Representative issues.
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May Webinar: Leading with Integrity - Ethical Leadership Skills for Program Owners and Counselors
2025-05-15 13:00 - 14:00
DATE: Thursday, May 15
TIME: 1 p.m. (EST)
PRESENTER: Dr. Ken Martz
This session delves into the essential ethical leadership skills required in addiction treatment and counseling, emphasizing the importance of integrity, moral excellence, and professional growth. By fostering a culture of trust and ethical responsibility, leaders can enhance the quality of care and drive positive outcomes in their programs.
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June Webinar: Three P’s of Workforce Screening – Physicians, Platforms, and Partnerships
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00
DATE: Thursday, June 26
TIME: 1 p.m. (EST)
PRESENTER: Angela Moore, Cynergy Wellness
Join Angela Moore, CEO of Cynergy Wellness, for a discussion about the 3 P’s of our industry – unique considerations that go into designing and implementing a successful workforce screening solution at scale. We will share important criteria for consideration when selecting PHYSICIANS to provide MRO and medical oversight; innovative PLATFORMS, and the features that can expand your reach into new employer-focused testing opportunities; and the value of trusted PARTNERSHIPS that can help you leverage your existing strategic relationships while expanding your portfolio of offerings.
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July Webinar: Background Screening 101
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00
DATE: July 17, 2025
TIME: 1 p.m. (EST)
PRESENTERS: Melissa Foiles, Founder ILYM Consulting, & Chas Scott, President Edify Background Screening
For businesses operating in drug testing and occupational health services, entering the background screening industry presents a natural extension. Both services align closely around compliance, risk mitigation, and workplace safety.
However, entering this field requires more than simply adding a new product line. It involves learning a new regulatory framework, restructuring operations, and helping clients understand their responsibilities.
Join industry veterans Melissa Foiles and Chas Scott for this discussion about the opportunities that adding background screening services can bring to your business while ensuring business compliance.
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Webinar: Discover How Digitized Rapid Drug Testing Can Transform Your Employment Screening Program
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00
DATE: Thurs., July 31
TIME: 1 p.m. (EST)
PRESENTER: Shannon Bower, Director of Client Success, Abbott Workplace Solutions
COST: FREE
Rapid point-of-care (POC) urine drug testing continues to be a great option for many U.S. workplace employment screening programs. Negative results are typically available within minutes, allowing for same-day hiring and workforce management decisions. Testing can be administered by trained personnel without the need for a full laboratory setup. Additionally, many options now enable instrument-read results interpretation for a more optimized, digitized testing workflow that can drive both efficiency and cost savings.
In this educational webinar, Shannon Bower, Director of Client Success from Abbott’s Workplace Solutions business, will discuss how adopting a rapid POC urine drug testing solution can transform your employment screening program, outlining several key benefits and options, including:
• Quicker turnaround time for negative results compared to lab-based testing
• Impact to time and cost to hire a job candidate
• “Green” savings including reduced shipping costs vs. sending to a lab to perform prescreening
Learn this and SO MUCH more when you register today!
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Webinar: It's Not The Future – It's Today! Introducing Virtual Drug Testing with Accredited Drug Testing and Novir
2025-08-04 13:00 - 14:00
DATE: Mon., Aug. 4
TIME: 1 p.m. (EST)
PRESENTERS: James A. Greer, Accredited Drug Testing, and Andreas Klotz, Novir
COST: FREE
Accredited Drug Testing, in partnership with Novir, invites you to an exclusive live webinar exploring how InstaCLEAR™- the 100% digital, virtually proctored drug testing solution- is redefining compliance, reducing costs, saving time, and simplifying the entire drug testing process.
Whether you’re an employer, TPA, collector, HR professional, or drug testing provider, this session will help you understand how Virtual Drug Testing can transform your testing programs-without sacrificing security or convenience.
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NDASA Mentorship Webinar: How to Prep for an Audit
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:00
This FREE webinar will help drug and alcohol testing professionals understand how to prepare for a federal audit. Don’t miss this session for an overview of the audit process and how proper preparation can create a smooth and productive experience!
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DQ File Management: Everything You Need to Help Your Clients Stay Compliant!
2025-08-21 13:00 - 14:00
Join US Gateway for a FREE educational webinar to discuss the importance of Driver Qualification (DQ) file management and how our fully electronic DQ file module can help ease your management processes—for both you and your employer customers!
In this webinar, we will be covering everything your customers need to know about Driver Qualification (DQ) file management and how you can best assist with this management process as their TPA, such as:
• What are Driver Qualification (DQ) files?
• Why is DQ file management important?
• Who is required to maintain DQ files? Are these a DOT requirement?
• Best practices for maintaining compliance (and how we help make this process seamless with our fully electronic DQ file & equipment management modules!)
• Generate revenue effortlessly! Leverage our DQ file platform tools to deliver a fully automated, seamless management experience for your clients—no manual work required!
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October Webinar: Expanding Opportunities through Reasonable Suspicion Training
2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:00
DATE: Thursday, October 16
TIME: 1 p.m. (EST)
PRESENTER: Erin Baird, SureHire Occupational Testing
In today’s evolving workplace, ensuring employee safety is paramount, particularly as attitudes and laws surrounding substances like cannabis change. This presentation will explore how reasonable suspicion training equips organizations to proactively identify and address potential substance impairment on the job site.
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NDASA Advocacy Day
2025-10-22
Because Workplace SAFETY DEPENDS on US!
Join fellow NDASA members and industry partners in Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of our industry, public safety, and drug-free workplaces.
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This year, Advocacy Day will take place in conjunction with NDASA’s Mid-Year Training Event (October 23-24). Training and advocacy in the same week, all in one place! NOTE: If you are registering for Mid-Year Training, you can add Advocacy Day for the discounted rate of $99 ($50 off!)
EVENT SCHEDULE
October 21st

Participants arrive & check-in at hotel
4 p.m. Registration Open
5 p.m. Welcome Reception
7 p.m. Dinner on Your Own in DC

October 22nd

7 a.m. Breakfast in Hotel
8 a.m. Legislative Preparation Meeting with Guest Speaker

Packet distribution

9 a.m. Depart for the Capitol

Lunch on Your Own in DC

4 p.m. Report to Meeting Room for Day’s Recap

If you have questions or are interested in becoming an event sponsor, please contact: jomcguire@ndasa.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
AC by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard
867 New Jersey Avenue
SE Washington, DC 20003
Use the NDASA reservation link to book your room at the group rate.
Booking link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1752667821269&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Last day to book: Monday, September 22
AIRPORT Book your flight for DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
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NDASA Mid-Year Training Event - Washington D.C.
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-24
Join our expert faculty for Mid-Year Training in conjunction with NDASA Advocacy Day. Our team will be offering a wide range of educational sessions designed to keep you informed, certified, and connected.
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This year, Mid-Year Training will take place in conjunction with NDASA ADVOCACY DAY (October 22). Training and advocacy in the same week, all in one place! NOTE: If you are registering for Mid-Year Training, you can add Advocacy Day for the discounted rate of $99 ($50 off!). We encourage you to join NDASA in standing up for safe workplaces!
SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 23
• 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Certified Professional Collector Trainer: Urine & Oral Fluid (CPCT-U/OF); $599 Members/$699 Non-members (includes training manual)
• 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Certified Third Party Administrator $449 Members/$549 Non-members (includes training manual)
• 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Certified Designated Employer Representative Trainer (CDER-T); $449 Members/$549 Non-members (includes training manual)
Friday, October 24
• 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – History of Drug Testing/The Ins & Outs of Drug Testing/Detecting Test Subversion (Beginners); $599 Members/$699 Non-members (includes 10% off one NDASA mentoring package)
• 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Advanced Program Management (NAADATP Qualifying); $599 Members/$699 Non- members
• 8 a.m. – noon – Certified Professional Collector ORAL FLUID (CPC-OF); $399 Members / $499 Non-members (includes mocks, exam and training manual)
• 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Certified Professional Collector URINE (CPC-U); $399 Members / $499 Non-members (includes mocks, exam and training manual)
* Lunch will be provided both days.
HOTEL INFORMATION
AC by Marriott Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard
867 New Jersey Avenue
SE Washington, DC 20003
Use the NDASA reservation link to book your room at the group rate.
Booking link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1752667821269&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Last day to book: Monday, September 22
AIRPORT: Book your flight for DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
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The National Conversation on Marijuana Rescheduling
2025-12-16 16:00 - 17:00
Join NDASA for this discussion about the public safety implications of the proposed rescheduling of marijuana with drug testing industry experts and federal policymakers.
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Learn more about this important event here.
