| 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Certified Professional Collector Trainer (CPCT) Training (separate registration) |
| 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Consortium/TPA Management Training Course (separate registration) |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Welcome Reception |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Registration |
| 8:00 am - 8:15 am | Chairman of the Board's Welcome |
| 8:15 am - 9:15 am | Professionalism, Productivity, & Profits-You Can Have it All Sue Hershkowitz-Coore, CSP This dynamic speaker provides fresh ideas and specific strategies for getting unstuck and moving towards increased productivity, enhanced professionalism, and greater profits. Reach your potential by becoming the steward of your own future! Interactive, practical, and fun! |
| 9:15 am - 9:30 am | Break |
| 9:30 am - 11:00 am | The Ins and Outs of the New DOT Regulations Mary Bernstein, Department of Transportation Top officials from DOT will provide attendees with an in-depth assessment of the changes in the newly released DOT CFR 49 Part 40. Attendees will be briefed on what they need to do to ensure compliance with the new regulations. |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Exhibits Open, Raffles in Exhibit Area |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Removing the Substance, Keeping the Individual - Lessons from Canada Greg Demers, CANNAMM Drug and Alcohol Testing, Inc. This experienced speaker and managing partner of a successful Canadian drug and alcohol testing business will review the current policies in Canada regarding drug and alcohol testing and the general views of Canadian companies required to comply with the DOT regulations. These differing views will be discussed in the context of how they can be applied to testing in the states. |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Exposing the Myths of Drug and Alcohol Testing Patricia Pizzo, Kroll Laboratory Specialists This presentation covers myths surrounding the use of marijuana, cocaine and opiates, hair testing, adulterants, and urine testing. Drug topics to be covered include passive inhalation of marijuana and cocaine, dermal absorption, clearance and stability of drugs in urine. The newest adulterants, what are they and how are they detected, will be explained to provide service providers an edge in detecting their presence. |
| 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm | Break |
| 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm | The Role of the Substance Abuse Professional John Baxter, Baxter Assistance Services, Inc. This exciting speaker and experienced drug and alcohol testing provider will detail the role of the Substance Abuse Professional, discuss what to look for in a SAP, and what to expect regarding the range of services. This session will clarify and explain the often misunderstood role and requirements of a Substance Abuse Professional. |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Registration |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Mastering Workplace Alcohol Testing Sue Clark-Hufker, Alpha Pro Systems With experience training over 5000 Breath Alcohol Technicians and 1500 BAT Instructors, this dynamic speaker will review the alcohol testing regulations and how the new changes impact Breath Alcohol Technicians, Trainers, Employers, and Service Providers. The obstacles to completing an alcohol test will be discussed and solutions will be presented. |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | FDA Regulation of Workplace and Over the Counter Drug and Alcohol Testing Jean Cooper, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health Recent FDA decisions on the regulation of work - place drugs of abuse and alcohol tests and the basis for the decisions will be discussed by the center's Chief of Toxicology. The requirements to support claims for workplace drugs of abuse and over the counter alcohol testing will be described. |
| 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 am - 11:15 am | DATIA Membership Meeting An in-depth review of DATIA's initiatives and programs and a recap of DATIA's activities affecting state and federal legislation will be presented. During this important 5th Annual meeting, DATIA will also recognize the association's Charter members and supporters. |
| 11:15 am - 12:45 pm | Exhibits Open, Raffles in Exhibit Area |
| 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm | Lunch |
| 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm | Letting the Government Work for You Elena Carr, US Dept. of Labor - Office of the Asst. Sec. for Policy Bernie McCann, Office of National Drug Control Policy Using their vast experience in assisting businesses develop drug free workplace programs, these speakers will review how current federal agency programs, initiatives, and proposed legislation, regulations, and court rulings may/will impact drug free workplace programs. The speakers will suggest how businesses might position themselves to take advantage of the potential for future opportunities to expand service delivery to new markets. |
| 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm | Break |
| 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm | DHHS Mandatory Guidelines - A Look at the Future of Drug Testing Walter Vogl, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This presentation will provide an in-depth review of the draft Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs and how they will impact drug and alcohol testing. The incorporation of alternative specimens and point of collection testing will be discussed as it relates to the impact this will have on the industry. |
| 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm | Closing Remarks Grand Prize Drawing |
| 8:00 am | DATIA 1st Annual Golf Tournament (optional registration) |
| 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Certified Professional Collector Trainer (CPCT) Training (separate registration) |
| 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Consortium/TPA Management Training Course (separate registration) |