FRA Designated Employer Representative (DER)

The DER Training Course for FRA, which is an e-learning program that spans two hours and caters specifically to workplaces regulated by the FRA, was created by an attorney, expert witness, and subject matter expert on drug and alcohol testing. Successful completion of this course will equip learners with the knowledge and confidence required to competently fulfill their role-related responsibilities.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that covered organizations, including the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), designate one person with the responsibility to make 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.

This online course will prepare the DER with all of the knowledge and tools necessary to be successful and confident in the role. In addition, trained DERs are more likely to avoid making costly mistakes that could result in fines, penalties, and/or employee lawsuits.

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

Students learn at their own pace with our comprehensive online training program that uses videos, documents, resources, and PowerPoint presentations. Reference materials and helpful guides are also provided to assist prospective DERs in succeeding as they embark on their career. A certificate of completion can be downloaded immediately after passing the online exam.

Obtain certification as a Designated Employer Representative for the FRA in as little as 2 hours. Those who complete this training are fully prepared to manage a DOT and FRA-compliant drug and alcohol free workplace policy within their organization.

In this DER training course geared toward FRA-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 Program under your specified agency;
• 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.

You will also receive resources, reference materials, and helpful guides to help you while becoming a successful Designated Employer Representative.

• 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 making determinations of 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 FRA regulations by completing an online quiz with 75% or greater proficiency.