In-Person 2 Day Intensive Training
Our 2 day DOT SAP Qualification/Requalification training provides in depth instruction on the following required subjects:
(i) Background, rationale, and coverage of the Department's drug and alcohol testing program;
(ii) 49 CFR Part 40 and DOT agency drug and alcohol testing rules;
(iii) Key DOT drug testing requirements, including collections, laboratory testing, MRO review, and problems in drug testing;
(iv) Key DOT alcohol testing requirements, including the testing process, the role of BATs and STTs, and problems in alcohol tests;
(v) SAP qualifications and prohibitions;
(vi) The role of the SAP in the return-to-duty process, including the initial employee evaluation, referrals for education and/or treatment, the follow-up evaluation, continuing treatment recommendations, and the follow-up testing plan;
(vii) SAP consultation and communication with employers, MROs, and treatment providers;
(viii) Reporting and recordkeeping requirements;
(ix) Issues that SAPs confront in carrying out their duties under the program.
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What you will get in this course?
Our 2 Day Intensive DOT SAP Qualification/Requalification Training gives you an opportunity to learn from your peers, as well as the trainer. This setting lends itself to more discussion and sharing other SAP's experience and cases.
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If your organization would like to sponsor an in-person course and provide a training site, contact Tamara at tcagney@tctrainers.com
(10 participants minimum required for course to go forward)
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Materials Provided:
Training materials include 3 information packets: #1 Rules and Regulations, #2 Slides and forms, #3 Articles of Interest for SAPs
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In-Person 2 Day Intensive Course Agenda
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Day 1:
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Regulatory framework of 49CFR Part 40,
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SAP qualifications,
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Role of designated employer representatives,
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Challenges in communication,
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Types of testing – Gatekeeper Tests, Preventative Tests, and Responsive Tests,
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Regulatory framework of FMCSA Part 382
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Quizzes
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Day Two:
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Drug test collection,
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Testing technology,
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Testing panel,
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Laboratory analysis of samples,
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Role of the Medical Review Officer.
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Alcohol test collection,
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Testing technology.
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Quizzes.
Day 3:
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SAP Initial Assessment,
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FMCSA Clearinghouse,
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Intake content,
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Assessment tools,
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Limits of confidentiality,
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Determining level of care,
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Referrals to treatment,
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Referrals to education,
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Testing in treatment,
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SAP Reports,
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Quizzes,
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Day 4:
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SAP Follow Up Assessment,
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Monitoring participation,
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Responses to treatment issues,
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Consultation with treatment providers,
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Communication challenges,
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Role of DOT Qualified Medical Examiners,
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Assessing compliance,
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Assessment tools,
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Continuing care recommendations,
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Follow up testing plan,
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SAP reports,
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Quizzes.
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Where can you find a SAP exam?
Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)
EAPA offers an on-line examination at $175 for EAPA members and $225 for non-members. www.eapassn.org.
Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior and Buckley Productions, Inc. (IAHB)
IAHB offers a home study course and examination. The approximate cost is $289. Web Site: www.iahb.org
International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC)
IC&RC offers an examination that is administered by IC&RC Member Boards on a state to state basis. Web Site: http://www.internationalcredentialing.org/sap
Program Services Continuing Education
The examination alone can be accessed on-line for $150. Web Site: www.programservices.org
Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA)
Exam approximate cost $125. Web Site: www.sapaa.com