DOT Urine Specimen Collection Training Proficiency Demonstration
Provide DOT and non-DOT drug testing by becoming a certified DOT urine specimen collector.
- This is only used when the "Qualification Training" has already been completed.
- This course may also be used for those requiring 5-year recertification training.
Chain of Custody Forms (CCF)
CCF completion instructions, sample of completed CCF, blank CCF form
Collection Checklist
Step-by-step instructions, walking you through the entire process
Scripted Statements
Don’t sweat the mock collections! Simply follow this script
Training Certificate
Available upon review of your completed CCFs from the mock collections
Flowcharts & Brochures
Helpful information to provide to the donor when needed
What you’ll learn
Master the essential skills and knowledge required to become a certified DOT urine specimen collector, including:
- Proper specimen collection procedures
- Maintaining the integrity of the specimen
- How to properly complete a chain of custody (CCF)
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Proper observation and monitoring techniques
- Confidentiality and privacy considerations
Proficiency Demonstration
This is done via live video conference and takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. Five mock collections covering common and uncommon collection scenarios. Students can schedule a time through our online scheduling platform from within the course.
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FAQs
What are the steps to take when becoming a certified DOT urine specimen collector?
Enroll in an accredited DOT urine specimen collector certification course
Once enrolled:
- Familiarize yourself with the regulatory language from the DOT 49 CFR Part 40.
- Review the DOT agency regulations and urine specimen collection guidelines, so you can easily follow them in training
- Complete the certified urine specimen collector training course
- Demonstrate your proficiency in collections
- Obtain your training certificate
How long is drug testing certification good for?
Certified DOT drug testing collectors are certified for 5 years from the original certification date. To remain certified, an individual must retake a certification course.
What are the certification renewal requirements for DOT drug testing?
You must also undergo refresher training every five years to maintain your DOT specimen collection certification. The renewal training and the initial training are generally the same training.
However, the DOT expects you to stay current with regulations and collection procedure changes between your courses instead of waiting for your refresher course.
What is included in the drug testing proficiency demonstration training?
This training program consists of 5 proficiency demonstrations (mock collections) covering common and uncommon collection scenarios.
Training Includes:
- Downloadable training manual
- Chain of Custody Forms (CCFs)
- Collection checklist
- Scripted statements
- Flowcharts
- Brochures
Upon completion, the student can download and print a certificate of completion, certifying them as a DOT urine specimen collector.
How long is the specimen collector proficiency demonstration?
The proficiency demonstration (mock collections) takes roughly 90 minutes to complete.
When will I get my training certificate?
Your training certificate will be available to download once we receive the completed CCFs from the mock collections. It can be found in your training portal.
What are the differences between DOT and non-DOT drug tests?
DOT Tests are Regulated and More Comprehensive
- DOT drug tests are regulated by the US Department of Transportation
- DOT drug tests usually require a urine sample, while non-DOT drug tests can use saliva, hair, or blood
- DOT drug tests test for a wider range of drugs, including amphetamines, marijuana, cocaine, and opiates, while non-DOT drug tests usually only test for marijuana, cocaine, and opiates
- DOT drug tests are more expensive than non-DOT drug tests
- Familiarize yourself with the regulatory language from the DOT 49 CFR Part 40.
- Review the DOT agency regulations and urine specimen collection guidelines, so you can easily follow them in training
- Complete the certified urine specimen collector training course
- Demonstrate your proficiency in collections
- Obtain your training certificate
When do businesses require drug tests?
Businesses can require a urine sample drug test under the following conditions:
- Onboarding: Some businesses want assurances right off that a new hire isn’t using. They can require testing as part of the hiring process.
- Randomized: Some businesses employ a randomized drug testing protocol. It makes drug testing less predictable and encourages operators to stay clean.
- Post-Accident: Anytime there is an accident, DOT operators are required to do a drug and alcohol test to prove they were sober at the time of the incident.
- Reasonable Suspicion: If an employee is acting out of character, slurring their speech, smells of alcohol or marijuana, or gives their boss reasonable cause to suspect the employee is using on or before the job, the employer can require a drug test.
- Return to Duty: If an employee fails a drug test and goes through the substance abuse program, they must pass the drug and alcohol test before they can return to work.
- Follow-up: After a return to duty test, several follow-up tests will prove the employee is maintaining their sobriety.
Where do I get specimen collection materials?
You can use a lab that gives you DOT regulatory industry-approved supplies at a reasonable cost. Some will give them to you for free until the kit is used and sent to the lab, and the kit is part of the fee. You can also order drug testing forms and supplies and alcohol testing forms and supplies online from a supplier who orders in bulk and passes the discount on to you.