DER Training Course for FMCSA

• 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 FMCSA regulations by completing an online quiz with 75% or greater proficiency.

• The United States Department of Transportation requires that covered organizations designate one individual with the responsibility to make formal decisions regarding the drug and alcohol testing program. This person is called the Designated Employer Representative and she is tasked with a need for intimate familiarity with the applicable regulations in order to ensure that her decisions comply with federal law. This course will prepare the DER to fulfill this role with all of the knowledge and tools necessary to perform this function proficiently.
• Trained DERs are more likely to avoid making costly mistakes resulting in fines, penalties, and/or employee lawsuits,
• Work at your own pace: whether you are starting your own business or enhancing an existing career in the industry, time is hard to come by. Work on your time and at your own pace.

This course may take longer or shorter to complete depending on student pace, reading, and comprehension level. Here is a breakdown of the average time for this course:

• DER Training Course for FMCSA (2 hours)