DOT Oral Fluid Collector Train-the-Trainer

DOT Oral Saliva Collector Train-the-Trainer course is designed for individuals who want to become qualified trainers in properly collecting and handling oral fluid specimens for DOT drug testing. This course is ideal for individuals in the DOT-regulated industry, including employers, employees, collectors, C/TPAs, MROs, and SAPs, who want to expand their knowledge and skills in this essential field.

Enrolling in our DOT Oral Saliva Collector Train-the-Trainer course is an excellent investment for those seeking to expand their professional development in this growing field and advance their career in the DOT-regulated industry.

Who would benefit from our DOT Oral Saliva Collector Train-the-Trainer course:

• Employers responsible for choosing the collection methodology for DOT drug testing
• Employees subject to DOT-regulated drug testing, such as pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion/cause, post-accident (excluding FRA), return-to-duty, or follow-up
• Oral fluid collectors and labs
• Certified Third Party Administrators (C/TPAs) administering a program for an employer
• Medical Review Officers (MROs) who are responsible for reviewing and reporting drug test results
• Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) who are responsible for conducting evaluations
• Individuals seeking to become qualified trainers in properly collecting and handling oral fluid specimens for DOT drug testing.

Corporate trainers will be provided an instructor account to register new learners and their initital proficiency for $30 per person per course. Volume trainers can subscribe to our eLearning platform, including pre-made courseware or license SCORM files for third-party systems. For more information on content options, contact us at 1-888-390-5574.

DOT Oral Saliva Collector Train-the-Trainer course is an essential program designed to equip trainers with the knowledge and skills required to teach others how to collect and handle oral fluid specimens for DOT drug testing. The course covers the entire spectrum of DOT-regulated industry drug testing program amendments, including the recent final rule published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2023, amending the DOT-regulated industry drug testing program to include oral fluid testing, effective June 1, 2023.

The course provides an in-depth understanding of the implications for employers, employees, collectors, C/TPAs, MROs, and SAPs, highlighting the importance of employers maintaining a standing order with each collection site and having business relationships with oral fluid collectors and labs.

The course covers the benefits of oral fluid drug testing over traditional urine testing. It emphasizes the convenience, efficiency, and non-invasiveness of oral fluid collection, making it a more comfortable process for the individual being tested. The collection process is quick and straightforward, usually involving using a swab or collection device placed in the individual's mouth for a short time, eliminating the need for special bathroom facilities or privacy concerns associated with urine collection.

• Understand the new DOT final rule that includes oral fluid testing in the DOT-regulated industry drug testing program and the implications for employers, employees, collectors, C/TPAs, MROs, and SAPs.
• Learn the proper techniques and procedures for collecting oral fluid specimens for DOT drug testing and the best practices for handling, storing, and shipping these specimens to labs for analysis.
• Understand the differences between oral fluid drug testing and traditional urine testing and the benefits of using oral fluid testing in the DOT-regulated industry, including the convenience, efficiency, and non-invasiveness of the testing process.
• Learn how to instruct others in the proper oral fluid specimen collection techniques, including using the device properly, observing the collection process, and completing the Chain of Custody Form (CCF) for oral fluid specimens.
• Develop effective training strategies and materials that can be used to train other individuals in the proper collection and handling of oral fluid specimens for DOT drug testing, including how to use visual aids, interactive activities, and practical demonstrations to enhance learning.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations involved in DOT oral fluid drug testing, including confidentiality, privacy, and compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.
• Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the qualification exam for becoming a qualified trainer in the proper collection and handling of oral fluid specimens for DOT drug testing and receive a certificate of completion.