Third Party Administrator Training
Our TPA Training course is specifically designed for individuals and companies managing drug and alcohol testing programs for other organizations. This comprehensive training teaches how to oversee compliance, manage vendors, communicate with clients, and ensure all program elements follow DOT and non-DOT guidelines.
Who Should Take This Training?
- New or existing TPAs managing testing programs
- Compliance officers and program administrators
- Clinic managers and occupational health coordinators
- HR consultants and employee screening service providers
- Independent collectors expanding their service offerings
- Business owners entering the drug testing industry
What You Will Learn
- TPA roles and responsibilities under DOT regulations
- How to manage labs, MROs, collectors, and client communication
- Maintaining proper recordkeeping and data security
- Steps to ensure employer and driver compliance
- Developing service agreements and policy support
- Preparing for audits, inspections, and oversight reviews
This training gives TPAs the foundation needed to operate professionally and compliantly in the drug and alcohol testing industry. Whether you're starting a TPA business or refining your existing processes, this course delivers the regulatory insight, tools, and operational strategies you need to serve clients nationwide with confidence.
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DOT Breath Alcohol Training
Collector Training only, does not include required mocks. BAT professionals guide alcohol testing and operate testing devices. Training and certification are required to meet DOT and non-DOT rules for accurate, compliant alcohol testing.
Designated Employer Representative Training (FTA)
**FTA DER Training (Designated Employer Representative)** Our FTA Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training course is designed for public transit agencies and contractors responsible for administering drug and alcohol testing programs under FTA regulations (49 CFR Part 655 and 49 CFR Part 40). Public transportation systems rely on trained DERs to ensure safety-sensitive employees remain compliant with federal testing requirements while protecting passengers, employees, and communities. This training provides a comprehensive overview of FTA-specific testing requirements for bus operators, rail operators, maintenance personnel, dispatchers, and other covered employees. Participants will learn how to manage random testing programs, reasonable suspicion determinations, post-accident testing events, return-to-duty processes, and annual Management Information System (MIS) reporting requirements. The course also addresses oversight of contractors, grant-funded compliance obligations, and best practices for maintaining program documentation and audit readiness. Designed for transit managers, safety professionals, HR personnel, and compliance officers, this course equips DERs with the tools necessary to effectively administer FTA drug and alcohol testing programs while promoting public safety and regulatory compliance.