The following is a listing of industry related training courses, seminars, workshops and conferences. To have an event posted, please forward all pertinent information to Erin Broekhuysen, DATIA's Editor. 

March

CPC and CPCT Certification Exam
Conducted via fax on the following Thursdays: 3/15/01, 3/22/01, 3/29/01. Contact DATIA for more information or to register.

March 10-11, 2001
MRO Training Course
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Description:
MROCC certification, recognized as the ultimate achievement for MROs, acknowledges those physicians who have developed specialized knowledge and proficiency in performing the essential duties of the Medical Review Officer.  MROCC's Physician-Based Based Board of Directors and Examination Development Committee have worked hard to set the standard for MRO training and certification.  
Contact: MROCC
9950 W. Lawrence Ave., Suite 106A * Schiller Park, IL 60176
Phone: 847-818-1800, ext. 374, * Fax: 847-303-7211
Email: mrocc1@aol.com

Website: www.mrocc.com


April

April 20-21, 2001
MRO Training Course
San Fransisco, CA

Description:
MROCC certification, recognized as the ultimate achievement for MROs, acknowledges those physicians who have developed specialized knowledge and proficiency in performing the essential duties of the Medical Review Officer.  MROCC's Physician-Based Based Board of Directors and Examination Development Committee have worked hard to set the standard for MRO training and certification.  
Contact: MROCC
9950 W. Lawrence Ave., Suite 106A * Schiller Park, IL 60176
Phone: 847-818-1800, ext. 374, * Fax: 847-303-7211
Email: mrocc1@aol.com

Website: www.mrocc.com


May

May 7-9, 2001
Finding Better Ways 2001: Confronting the Workforce Crisis-Finding & Keeping Competent Employees
Dallas, TX

Description: Call for Proposals: Recruitment and retention-What really works?, Promoting safety at work, What do our employees tell us? Are we listening? Professional development in the new learning organization, Developing career ladders and credentialling for direct care workers, Dealing with alcohol and drugs in the work setting, Managing conflict and promoting teamwork, creative ways to package benefits, Preparing your organization for an increasingly dicerse work force, Can work be fun? Work-life balance, Workplace flexibility for todays employees, Managing multigererational workforce.

Contact: Child Welfare League
Phone: 617-769-4003 * Fax: 617-770-4464
Email:
nrau@cwla.org
Website: www.cwla.org/cwla.confs.trainings.html

May 23-26, 2001
25th Annual Conference on Addiction Treatment "Research to Practice"
Portland, OR
Description: Other Addictions and Compulsive Behaviors: Topics include gambling, overeating, sex, and smoking; Cultural and Diversity Issues: Topics include ethnic and cultural sensitivity, diversity and treatment needs, sexual orientation, alcoholism among the elderly and adolescents, etc.; Findings and the Application of New Research: Topics include new research findings, outcome studies, new approaches, applications; Families: Topics include domestic violence, children, spouses, significant others, friends; Clinical Issues: Topics include dual diagnosis, aftercare, relapse prevention, intake, assessments; Working with Managed Care: Topics include what is working, inpatient, outpatient, hospital and free standing programs, brief therapy, accountability, outcomes, evaluations, appeals, public sector patients; Criminal Justice Issues: Topics include drug courts, inmates, probation, parole, halfway houses, prison-based programs; Ethics and Professional Issues: Topics include confidentiality within different settings, industry watch dogs, peer assistance, burnout, stress, humor, peer support.
Contact: National Association of Drug and Alcohol Counselors
Phone: 800-548-0497 * Fax: 800-377-1136
Email:
naadac@naadac.org
Website: www.naadac.org/n2001.htm

May 31, 2001
CPCT Training Course in Urine Specimen Collections
Phoenix, AZ
Description: The objective of this instructor training program is to provide instruction and resource material to enable the trainer to develop and teach a collector training program that will deliver information to collection personnel, helping them to become proficient in providing collection services according to proper regulations and guidelines, that ensure the privacy, integrity and security of the donor and the specimen.
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org/cert_accr/collector-certification/cpct-training-brochure.htm

May 31, 2001
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Management
Phoenix, AZ

Description: The First Step in Becoming Nationally Accredited for Administration of Drug and Alcohol Testing programs (NAADATP). This accreditation program sets a national standards program for companies who provide C/TPA services, to ensure they have company specific standard operating procedures, safeguards, knowledge and professional practices that keep their clients in compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing regulationsThis is the first national series of seminars to address the need for a consensus on how to effectively manage groups of employers in the Consortium format.
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org/cert_accr/ctpa-course/ctpa-course-index.htm

May 31-June 2, 2001
DATIA 5th Annual Conference
Phoenix, AZ
Description: The DATIA 5th Annual Conference will be held at the WigWam Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. The DATIA 2001 Conference will once again feature top notch speakers within the drug and alcohol testing industry speaking on current and cutting edge topics, helping to move your business forward in the industry, as well as the association's 1st Annual Member Golf Tournament. Review the conference attendee brochure (pdf) or register online. An Exhibitor brochure is also available for download (pdf).
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org


June

June 3, 2001
CPCT Training Course in Urine Specimen Collections
Phoenix, AZ
Description: The objective of this instructor training program is to provide instruction and resource material to enable the trainer to develop and teach a collector training program that will deliver information to collection personnel, helping them to become proficient in providing collection services according to proper regulations and guidelines, that ensure the privacy, integrity and security of the donor and the specimen.
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org/cert_accr/collector-certification/cpct-training-brochure.htm

June 3, 2001
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Management
Phoenix, AZ

Description: The First Step in Becoming Nationally Accredited for Administration of Drug and Alcohol Testing programs (NAADATP). This accreditation program sets a national standards program for companies who provide C/TPA services, to ensure they have company specific standard operating procedures, safeguards, knowledge and professional practices that keep their clients in compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing regulationsThis is the first national series of seminars to address the need for a consensus on how to effectively manage groups of employers in the Consortium format.
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org/cert_accr/ctpa-course/ctpa-course-index.htm

June 1-3, 2001
MRO Training Course
St. Louis, MO

Description:
MROCC certification, recognized as the ultimate achievement for MROs, acknowledges those physicians who have developed specialized knowledge and proficiency in performing the essential duties of the Medical Review Officer.  MROCC's Physician-Based Based Board of Directors and Examination Development Committee have worked hard to set the standard for MRO training and certification.  
Contact: MROCC
9950 W. Lawrence Ave., Suite 106A * Schiller Park, IL 60176
Phone: 847-818-1800, ext. 374, * Fax: 847-303-7211
Email: mrocc1@aol.com

Website: www.mrocc.com

June 23-24, 2001
MRO Training Course
Baltimore, MD

Description:
MROCC certification, recognized as the ultimate achievement for MROs, acknowledges those physicians who have developed specialized knowledge and proficiency in performing the essential duties of the Medical Review Officer.  MROCC's Physician-Based Based Board of Directors and Examination Development Committee have worked hard to set the standard for MRO training and certification.  
Contact: MROCC
9950 W. Lawrence Ave., Suite 106A * Schiller Park, IL 60176
Phone: 847-818-1800, ext. 374, * Fax: 847-303-7211
Email: mrocc1@aol.com

Website: www.mrocc.com



July

August

September

September 14, 2001 & September 15, 2001 (this is a one day course offered twice in this location)
CPCT Training Course in Urine Specimen Collections
Charlotte, NC
Description: The objective of this instructor training program is to provide instruction and resource material to enable the trainer to develop and teach a collector training program that will deliver information to collection personnel, helping them to become proficient in providing collection services according to proper regulations and guidelines, that ensure the privacy, integrity and security of the donor and the specimen.
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org/cert_accr/collector-certification/cpct-training-brochure.htm

September 14, 2001 & September 15, 2001 (this is a one day course offered twice in this location)
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Management
Charlotte, NC

Description: The First Step in Becoming Nationally Accredited for Administration of Drug and Alcohol Testing programs (NAADATP). This accreditation program sets a national standards program for companies who provide C/TPA services, to ensure they have company specific standard operating procedures, safeguards, knowledge and professional practices that keep their clients in compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing regulationsThis is the first national series of seminars to address the need for a consensus on how to effectively manage groups of employers in the Consortium format.
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org/cert_accr/ctpa-course/ctpa-course-index.htm

October


October 5, 2001 & October 6, 2001 (this is a one day course offered twice in this location)
CPCT Training Course in Urine Specimen Collections
Sacramento, CA
Description: The objective of this instructor training program is to provide instruction and resource material to enable the trainer to develop and teach a collector training program that will deliver information to collection personnel, helping them to become proficient in providing collection services according to proper regulations and guidelines, that ensure the privacy, integrity and security of the donor and the specimen.
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org/cert_accr/collector-certification/cpct-training-brochure.htm

October 5, 2001 & October 6, 2001 (this is a one day course offered twice in this location)
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Management
Sacramento, CA

Description: The First Step in Becoming Nationally Accredited for Administration of Drug and Alcohol Testing programs (NAADATP). This accreditation program sets a national standards program for companies who provide C/TPA services, to ensure they have company specific standard operating procedures, safeguards, knowledge and professional practices that keep their clients in compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing regulationsThis is the first national series of seminars to address the need for a consensus on how to effectively manage groups of employers in the Consortium format.
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org/cert_accr/ctpa-course/ctpa-course-index.htm

November

November 2, 2001 & November 3, 2001 (this is a one day course offered twice in this location)
CPCT Training Course in Urine Specimen Collections
Cincinnati, OH
Description: The objective of this instructor training program is to provide instruction and resource material to enable the trainer to develop and teach a collector training program that will deliver information to collection personnel, helping them to become proficient in providing collection services according to proper regulations and guidelines, that ensure the privacy, integrity and security of the donor and the specimen.
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org/cert_accr/collector-certification/cpct-training-brochure.htm

November 2, 2001 & November 3, 2001 (this is a one day course offered twice in this location)
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Management
Cincinnati, OH

Description: The First Step in Becoming Nationally Accredited for Administration of Drug and Alcohol Testing programs (NAADATP). This accreditation program sets a national standards program for companies who provide C/TPA services, to ensure they have company specific standard operating procedures, safeguards, knowledge and professional practices that keep their clients in compliance with federal drug and alcohol testing regulationsThis is the first national series of seminars to address the need for a consensus on how to effectively manage groups of employers in the Consortium format.
Contact: DATIA
Ann DeMichele
1600 Duke Street, Ste 220 * Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800-355-1257 * Fax: 703-519-1716
Email:
datia@wpa.org
Website: www.datia.org/cert_accr/ctpa-course/ctpa-course-index.htm