DER Training (Designated Employer Representative)
Our DER Training course is tailored to help employers and their appointed representatives understand and carry out their responsibilities under federal drug and alcohol testing regulations. This training ensures DERs have the knowledge to manage testing programs, respond to violations, and stay compliant with DOT rules and procedures.
Who Should Take This Training?
- Designated Employer Representatives (DERs)
- HR managers and compliance officers
- Safety and risk management professionals
- TPA representatives overseeing employer programs
- Supervisors managing DOT-regulated employees
- New employers entering DOT-regulated industries
What You Will Learn
- Roles and responsibilities of a DER under DOT regulations
- How to manage positive test results and refusals
- Communicating with collection sites, labs, and MROs
- Maintaining program records and confidentiality
- Understanding return-to-duty and follow-up procedures
- Responding to audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
This training equips DERs to act with authority and accuracy when managing employee drug and alcohol testing programs. With clear instruction on DOT compliance and real-world scenarios, this course helps ensure your workplace remains safe, compliant, and prepared to handle any testing situation with confidence.
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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.