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The Designated Employer Representative (DER) online training course is a comprehensive course designed to prepare the DER to perform his or her duties properly, as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The course offers an in-depth, plain-English study of the Federal regulations, 49 CFR Part 40 for drug and alcohol testing, from the perspective of the DER. The online course duration is approximately 6.5 hours, and must be completed within 60 days.Every company covered by Department of Transportation Regulations that employs safety-sensitive employees, must have one (or more) Designated Employer Representatives (DERs). NOTE: This course is the Main DER Training only (covering the Part 40 rules), consisting of nine (9) training modules. This course does not cover in detail any operating agency rules. It is recommended that you also purchase the training for your specific operating mode (such as FMCSA, FAA, PHMSA, or FTA), since the DER is expected to have an excellent grasp of both the Part 40 Rules and their specific Operating Agency Rules relating to drug and alcohol testing.The DER must have thorough knowledge of his or her responsibilities under the Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 40). The DER has authority to make decisions about the testing process and answer questions about it.  In order to make proper decisions and handle all aspects of the DOT drug & alcohol testing program, the DER needs a complete understanding of the Rules and his or her duties under the Federal Regulations.This course is ideal for: Company owners with DOT-covered employees, Self-employed  owner-operators, Human Resources Managers, Safety Managers, Drug and Alcohol Program Managers, Supervisors overseeing safety-sensitive employees, Persons already designated as the DER for their company, Anyone having duties relating to safety for Department of Transportation employees!For a complete course outline, visit: http://www.certifiedtrainingsolutions.com/der-course-outline.htmlDER Training Note: If your organization has DOT employees, you are required to designate a DER to handle the process of drug and alcohol testing. It is also strongly recommended that you assign an Alternative DER. Both the main DER and the Alternate DER should complete this course (each purchased separately).DISCLAIMER:  The DER training course is meant to provide general guidelines and information for handling your company’s drug and alcohol testing program and is in no way meant to replace legal advice. The content herein is based on 49 CFR Part 40 and other Department of Transportation and Operating Agency publications and rules. The interpreted content herein should not be specifically construed as Regulation. The content provider is not responsible for misinterpretations, or for the users' decision making or resulting actions (or lack thereof) in administering drug and alcohol policies and programs.We urge you to consult with competent legal counsel in any matters relating to compliance with DOT or any Federal Regulations. Read more

Designated Employer Representative (DER) online training course for Department of Transportation regulated employers, including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) module.The most comprehensive, convenient, and cost-effective DER training available in the industry.This is the full DER training course including the Federal Transit administration (FTA) Module. If you require training in additional transportation modes, you may purchase additional modal sections/modules separately. The Designated Employer Representative (DER) online training course is a comprehensive course designed to prepare the DER to perform his or her duties properly, as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The course offers an in-depth, plain-English study of the Federal regulations, 49 CFR Part 40 for drug and alcohol testing, from the perspective of the DER. The online course duration is approximately 8 hours, and must be completed within 60 days. This FTA Module covers the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) rules found in 49 CFR Part 655 – Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use. Topics covered include: Who is covered under the FTA and when they are covered by the rules; employer notice and education requirements for employees; alcohol and drug testing rules, including those related to post-accident testing and reasonable suspicion; record retention requirements; and MIS reporting.DER Training Note: If your organization has DOT employees, you are required to designate a DER to handle the process of drug and alcohol testing. It is also strongly recommended that you assign an Alternative DER. Both the main DER and the Alternate DER should complete this course (each purchased separately). DISCLAIMER:  The DER training course is meant to provide general guidelines and information for handling your company’s drug and alcohol testing program and is in no way meant to replace legal advice. The content herein is based on 49 CFR Part 40 and other Department of Transportation and Operating Agency publications and rules. The interpreted content herein should not be specifically construed as Regulation. The content provider is not responsible for misinterpretations, or for the users' decision making or resulting actions (or lack thereof) in administering drug and alcohol policies and programs. We urge you to consult with competent legal counsel in any matters relating to compliance with DOT or any Federal Regulations. Read more

This section/module covers the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) rules found in 49 CFR Part 655 – Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use. Topics covered include: Who is covered under the FTA and when they are covered by the rules; employer notice and education requirements for employees; alcohol and drug testing rules, including those related to post-accident testing and reasonable suspicion; record retention requirements; and MIS reporting. Note: This is only the FTA module for DERs. This course does not cover the full DER training course for DERs and the full 49 CFR Part Rules that DERs should know. DISCLAIMER:  The DER training course is meant to provide general guidelines and information for handling your company’s drug and alcohol testing program and is in no way meant to replace legal advice. The content herein is based on 49 CFR Part 40 and other Department of Transportation and Operating Agency publications and rules. The interpreted content herein should not be specifically construed as Regulation. The content provider is not responsible for misinterpretations, or for the users' decision making or resulting actions (or lack thereof) in administering drug and alcohol policies and programs. We urge you to consult with competent legal counsel in any matters relating to compliance with DOT or any Federal Regulations. Read more

FTA Post-accident Testing Determination Training & Other Testing Reasons Course This 1.25* hour online training course will help FTA-covered supervisors determine when they need to test employees and for what reasons, and how to do so compliantly under the Federal Transportation Regulations.  This course is intended for leaders/supervisors involved in local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys and ferries. You will learn what accidents require post-accident drug and alcohol testing under the Federal Rules, and what situations do NOT require post-accident drug or alcohol testing, as well as what types of tests are allowed. There is a short online exam after each of the three sections of the training course. Upon successful completion of the training course, you will be able to download and print your Certificate immediately. COURSE OUTLINE ~ This informative online course consists of three sections: Section/Module 1: Introduction to FTA Drug & Alcohol Testing Rules Introductory Vocabulary Overview of the FTA’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations Overview of Drug Testing Overview of Alcohol Testing Reasons for Testing Section 1 Quiz FTA Post-accident Testing Accidents that require testing (definitions, criteria; fatal and non-fatal accidents) Post-accident Drug Testing Post-accident Alcohol Testing Post-accident Testing Situations, Examples and Interactive Simulation regarding post-accident testing determination Section 2 Quiz FTA Testing Reasons (all other reasons for drug & alcohol testing) Pre-employment Testing Reasonable Suspicion Testing Random Testing Return-to-Duty Testing Follow-up Testing Section 3 Quiz *Training course is self-paced, but takes the average learner 1.25 hours to complete. Read more