DER TRAINING COURSE - USCG

Course Summary

The DER Training Course for USCG is a 2-hour online training program focusing on USCG-regulated workplaces. Learners who complete the course will understand and be able to execute the role's responsibilities confidently, have a comprehensive understanding of their responsibilities as a Designated Employer Representative f(DER) for USCG-regulated workplaces and be fully prepared to manage a DOT and USCG-compliant drug and alcohol-free workplace policy within their organization.

Course Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that covered organizations, including the United States Coast Guard (USCG), designate one person responsible for making formal decisions regarding the drug and alcohol testing program. This person is known as the Designated Employer Representative (DER). It is their responsibility to develop a complete understanding of all federal regulations so that any decisions made are fully compliant.

Learners will receive thorough instruction that includes what it means to be a DER, the roles and responsibilities, specific requirements to comply with USCG regulations, testing and training requirements, record retention guidelines, and more.

In this DER training course geared toward United States Coast Guard-regulated employers, you will learn everything you need to know to become a DER including:

What it means to be a DER;
The roles and responsibilities of a DER;
The requirements for a DOT Drug Testing Program under USCG regulation 46 CFR Part 16;
How to manage a drug and alcohol-free workplace program for DOT-covered employees;
The drug and alcohol testing process and how to handle problems in testing;
Which regulations apply to your company, and how to stay in compliance;
How to select and monitor service agents;
Training requirements for employees and supervisors;
Which records must be kept and for how long; and
Best practices to avoid a poor audit result.

Training Objectives

Successful Designated Employer Representative (DER) students will be able to manage a drug and alcohol-free workplace policy within their organization, including providing the necessary training to employees and determining when to test and when a refusal should be determined.
Successful students will be able to express an understanding of industry terms and the protocols involved with the DOT and USCG regulations by completing an online quiz with 75% or greater proficiency.
Those who complete this training are fully prepared to manage a DOT and USCG-compliant drug and alcohol-free workplace policy within their organization.

Course Features

DOT Compliant

This course meets or exceeds the training requirements in all 50-states, the following federal agencies: FMCSA, FAA, FTA, FRA, USCG, PHMSA, and other counties that use the DOT guidelines.

Created by Attorneys

This course and its supplemental resources were created and reviewed by our team of attorneys.

Live Customer Support

Students, managers and supervisors can contact us, chat with a us-based trainer to answer questions for the duration of the course by calling 1-888-390-5574, using our in-application live chat, or sending an email and we will respond within 60-minites during of regular business hours.

Learn Anytime & Anywhere

Our courses only expire when you're finished with the course, this means that employees don’t feel rushed into “cramming” for a course only to forget the material a week later and therefore perform better in practice and make fewer mistakes than in traditional training environments.

Credits Never Expire

Unused course credits never expire, so feel free to order bulk credits to receive maximum discounts.

Instant Course Access

Employees receive instant course access right after registration or invitation sent by a training manager, or supervisor.

2 Hours of Learning

This course may take longer or shorter to complete depending on student pace, reading, and comprehension level.

Downloadable Certificate

Same-day certificate issuance after completing a course, downloadable in PDF format & printable.

Instant Manager Accounts

When a employer purchases two or more credits we will automatically create a manager account which can then be used to invite employee, keep all training certificates in one place that will help you stay compliant and well prepared for a audit conduct by the DOT.

Approved for CE Credits

We are an Approved Education Provider with many human resources certification organizations, licensing bodies and regulatory agencies throughout the world and we offer continuing education credits (CE credits) with the majority of our courses.

Additional Resources

Employers can purchase training and reference books which will assist students and supervisors in understanding the regulations involved for each applicable DOT sub agency including the FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA and USCG.

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Published:

Jun, 2 2019

Updated:

Mar, 2 2023

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