Celebrating 5 Years!

As many of my colleagues know I love doing what I do. I was very lucky 5 years to receive an offer to work in this industry. What started out as a simple assistant job has now expanded into a trusted opinion and educator in the industry. I've now decided to continue my education with receiving my degree in Sociology at the University of Arkansas so that I can continue to learn more about the people we drug test, the companies we represent, and the legal situations we are involved in. My long term goal is to work with strengthening the rules and regulations of drug testing in the state of Arkansas as well as working with schools on education and awareness. I'm very lucky to be at First Choice because it gives me the flexibility to learn, teach, and work. I've worked with some amazing people through my journey in drug testing who are still mentors to me today. Not only have most of our competitors worked with me but they too are mentors and very well respected by me. I appreciate everyone that has gotten me this far (good or bad) and hope that my future stays bright within this industry. Looking forward to many more years to come!

Erin Hunt

First Choice Welcomes Dr. Jim Bryan

First Choice would like to welcome our newest team member! Dr. Jim Bryan comes to us with much accreditation and experience. Dr. Bryan is the Little Rock areas only certified 1st class FAA Flight Physical doctor. He has chosen First Choice as his home to continue service with his current patients as well as new patients. We are extremely excited to have him! At this time Dr. Bryan is only scheduling physicals on Wednesday evenings after 5 pm. As soon as his schedule expands we will post it on our website. To schedule a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd class flight physical please contact First Choice at 501-661-9992.

New DOT Regulations For Drug Testing

We've been so busy the last 2 months getting things ready for the new DOT regulations that I haven't posted a thing. What I thought would be a simple switch ended up changing a lot of things! Not only did we welcome the new substances MDMA (ecstasy) and 6 MAM (heroin)but we are now adjusting to the lowered the amphetamine levels as well. DOT is now also requiring the laboratories to report and keep track of each entity. So a DOT drug test can no longer just be a DOT test. It has to be marked as FMCSA, USCG, PHMSA, FAA, or FTA. This is not a huge step but it is something we must be conscience of. First Choice is constantly receiving updates from DOT and DATIA to remind of us of any changes that need to be made. Looking forward to a great year in 2011!