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Seized Drug Analysis Examination

PLEASE NOTE:  The Drug Analysis examination is a legacy examination and is distinctly different from the Seized Drug Analysis examination.  If you are taking the Drug Analysis examination, please visit that specific web page for examination information and the study guide.
The Seized Drug Analysis certification examination is designed for individuals who are actively working in a forensic science laboratory performing Seized Drug Analysis work.  This work may include, but is not limited to, qualitative analysis, interpretation, and/or review of seized drugs in botanical material, powders, pills, liquids, and/or residues. This examination will expect that analysts are utilizing both instrumental and physical techniques.   ​
The examination consists of 75 questions, plus 15 pilot questions.  The examination lasts up to 2 hours, 15 minutes.  *Please note that the pilot questions are not represented in the Examination Blueprint.

Qualifications for initial certification and recertification are found in the Certification Scheme.

Duties and associated tasks used to develop the certification examination are located in the Job Description.

The examination outline, suggested references, and example questions are contained in the Study Guide.

For more information on the duties, tasks, skills, etc. that were considered in developing the examination, review the Examination Blueprint and DACUM Research Chart.
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