Hair Specimen Collector Training
- Proper hair specimen collection techniques
- How to measure and cut appropriate hair samples
- Alternative collection sites when head hair is unavailable
- Chain-of-custody documentation requirements
- Correct packaging using specimen envelopes
- Specimen security and integrity procedures
- Donor identification and collection protocols
- Common collection errors and how to prevent them
- Professional and defensible collection practices
- Ensures accurate laboratory testing results
- Prevents specimen rejection or recollection
- Supports legally defensible outcomes
- Maintains chain-of-custody integrity
- Protects employer and program credibility
- Builds professional collection standards
- Drug testing collectors expanding services
- Clinics and occupational health staff
- Third Party Administrators (TPAs)
- Mobile and on-site testing providers
- Background screening companies
- Court-ordered and treatment program collectors
- HR and compliance professionals
- Expand your service offerings
- Increase revenue opportunities
- Provide tamper-resistant testing solutions
- Strengthen professional credibility
- Meet certified laboratory standards
- Improve specimen acceptance rates
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DOT Urine Specimen Collector Training
Collector Training only, does not include required mocks. The drug test collector is the only professional with face to face contact with the donor. Must have DOT Mock collections in order to be DOT Qualified
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.