What must be included in a SAP training?
DOT requires a Qualification Training to provide instruction on the following subjects: [49 CFR Part 40.281(c)] i) Background, rationale, and coverage of DOT’s drug and alcohol testing program; ii) 49 CFR Part 40 rules, and the drug and alcohol testing rules of the six operating administrations. (each agency has its own rules); iii) Key DRUG testing requirements, including collections, laboratory testing, MRO review, and problems in drug testing; iv) Key ALCOHOL testing requirements, including the testing process, the role of BATs and STTs, and problems in alcohol testing; v) SAP qualifications, and SAP prohibitions; vi) The role of the SAP in the return-to-duty process, including the initial employee evaluation, referrals for education and/or treatment, monitoring during treatment/education, the follow-up evaluation, the follow-up testing plan, and setting up an aftercare program; vii) SAP consultation communication with employers, MROs, treatment providers, and other service agents;
