The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that covered organizations, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 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). Their responsibility is to develop a complete understanding of all federal regulations so that any decisions made are fully compliant.
Training will take two hours and will provide a solid foundation to learners with the information and tools necessary to training offers a solid foundation in federal regulations, DER roles and responsibilities, FMCSA compliance requirements, and critical aspects of a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Designated Employer Representatives are the critical link between a company, the testing laboratories, Medical Review Officers (MROs), Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs), and your employees, and understanding the complexities of the FMCSA regulations is necessary to make decisions for drug and alcohol testing programs and to remain compliant with the DOT regulations.
Learners will receive resources, reference materials, and helpful guides to assist them in their role as DER, and after passing an online exam will be able to download their certificate of completion, showcasing their readiness to take on the critical role of a DER.