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Your fleet supervisor calls in to ask for your advice. He tells you that one of your drivers admitted to smoking marijuana on his route through Colorado where the state has legalized recreational cannabis. What do you tell him? Would you know where to find the answer if you didn’t know?

Would it matter if the driver was on vacation or off the clock?

Would it matter if the driver had admitted to using cannabis after being called in for a drug test?

Would it matter if the driver had been in a fatal accident first?

In this DER training course geared toward FMCSA-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.

If you have any questions please call 1-888-390-5574 or send an email to info@drugtestingcourses.com

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE?

  • A comprehensive online training program consisting of videos, documents, resources, and PowerPoints
  • Online exam
  • Same-day certificate issuance (printable online)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • 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.

HOW IS STUDENT PROFICIENCY ASSESSED?

This course includes formal assessment techniques with quantitative strategies. Course exams utilizing a number of random questions taken from a larger question pool assess the understanding of key terms and concepts within the curriculum as well as the learner’s preparedness for a variety of real-world scenarios.

THIS COURSE PACKAGE IS PERFECT FOR

  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Human Resource Managers
  • Business Owners
  • Safety Officers
  • Fleet Supervisors
  • Site Supervisors
  • Compliance Officers

WHY SHOULD I TAKE THIS COURSE PACKAGE?

  • 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.

MATERIALS NECESSARY FOR COURSE COMPLETION

Students will need access to a computer with reliable internet access. The computer must be able to play video. Our videos are optimized for FlashPlayer.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE ?

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)
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