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.

In-Person 2 Day Intensive Course Agendas and Training Dates:

May 17 and 18

8:30 - 5:00 each day

Held in Oakland California and sponsored by the Northern California Teamsters Assistance Program. 

 

Training materials include 3 information packets: #1 Rules and Regulations, #2 Slides and forms, #3 Articles of Interest for SAPs

 

Day 1:

 

• Regulatory framework of 49CFR Part 40,

• SAP qualifications,

• Role of designated employer representatives,

• Challenges in communication,

• Types of testing – Gatekeeper Tests, Preventative Tests, and Responsive Tests,

• Regulatory framework of FMCSA Part 382

• Quizzes

• Drug test collection, 

• Testing technology,

• Testing panel, 

• Laboratory analysis of samples,

• Role of the Medical Review Officer.

• Alcohol test collection,

• Testing technology.

• Quizzes.

 

Day 2:

 

• SAP Initial Assessment,

• FMCSA Clearinghouse,

• Intake content,

• Assessment tools,

• Limits of confidentiality,

• Determining level of care,

• Referrals to treatment,

• Referrals to education,

• Testing in treatment,

• SAP Reports,

• Quizzes,

• SAP Follow Up Assessment,

• Monitoring participation,

• Responses to treatment issues,

• Consultation with treatment providers,

• Communication challenges,

• Role of DOT Qualified Medical Examiners,

• Assessing compliance,

• Assessment tools,

• Continuing care recommendations,

• Follow up testing plan,

• SAP reports,

• Quizzes.