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Empower Your Workforce with DATCS: Certified Drug and Alcohol Testing Training Courses for Employers
We deliver DOT-compliant, audit-ready, nationwide training programs for DERs, supervisors, and collection site staff, backed by decades of experience performing thousands of tests across regulated industries. Employers trust us to strengthen internal capabilities while remaining a reliable partner for overflow testing, consulting, and regulatory support.
Our flexible training model gives your organization control over:
- Testing timelines and staff availability
- Cost reduction from third-party dependency
- Confidence in regulatory audits and field inspections
- Internal team readiness and real-time compliance response
DATCS is your compliance partner from start to finish, whether you’re outsourcing, in-sourcing, or creating a hybrid model.
Why Training Your Internal Team in Drug and Alcohol Testing Is a Smart, Strategic Move
Today’s employers face increasing pressure to respond quickly, maintain documentation integrity, and stay audit-ready, especially in regulated or safety-sensitive environments. Relying solely on outside testing vendors can lead to scheduling delays, compliance gaps, or reduced control when timing is critical.
That’s why more organizations are trusting DATCS to lead the way in internal training for DERs, supervisors, and collection staff investments.
With DATCS-certified training, your team can:
- Respond faster to random, post-incident, or reasonable suspicion events
- Lower long-term testing costs while maintaining strict compliance
- Build audit-ready confidence with certified processes and documentation
- Maintain complete control of your testing process across all locations
But internal training doesn’t mean doing it alone. DATCS remains your compliance partner, offering:
- Emergency and after-hours testing services
- Overflow and mobile testing support
- Requalification, policy consulting, and compliance updates
- Complex or high-risk collection handling when your team needs backup
Why Choose DATCS for 24/7 Mobile Testing
DOT-Approved Certifications
Meets DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, and FAA training standards for certified compliance readiness.
Proven Industry Experience
Decades of drug and alcohol testing expertise with thousands of professionals trained across safety-sensitive industries.
Certified Instructor Expertise
Led by certified trainers with real-world compliance, supervision, and collection site leadership backgrounds.
Flexible Training Formats
Choose the format that works best for your team, with scheduling options designed for operational continuity and compliance needs.
Built for Every Team
Supports individual staff or large teams with consistent, certified training across roles and departments.
Audit-Ready Documentation
Includes certificates and training records your team can present during DOT audits or inspections.
Support Beyond Training
Trainers are available post-certification for requalification, clarification, or testing-related guidance.
Nationwide Testing Backup
24/7 emergency and overflow testing support through DATCS’s coast-to-coast partner network.
Trusted by Employers Nationwide
Thousands of companies across many sectors rely on DATCS for training that’s practical, proven, and compliance-driven.
Explore Our Drug and Alcohol Testing Training Programs
Choose from specialized courses in specimen collection, breath and saliva alcohol testing, DNA sample handling, supervisor training, and refresher or error-correction programs. All courses are led by certified trainers with decades of practical field experience.
Collector Training
For staff collecting drug or alcohol specimens.
DOT Urine Specimen Collector Training
Train your team to perform DOT-compliant urine specimen collections with confidence and accuracy under 49 CFR Part 40. This course meets all U.S. Department of Transportation regulations and is led by CPCT-certified DATCS trainers with real-world collection experience.
What’s included in the training:
- 8-hour certification course
- Includes basic and proficiency training
- Covers DOT 49 CFR Part 40 procedures
- Teaches site integrity and security protocols
- Conducts required mock collections
- Awards three certifications upon completion
Oral Fluid Drug Testing Training
Prepare your staff to conduct oral fluid drug collections with confidence, accuracy, and lab-compliant procedures. This course trains collectors on best practices for detecting recent drug use through oral fluid testing, ensuring readiness for real-world collection scenarios.
What’s included in the training:
- 2-hour certification course
- Covers time-frame sensitivity and detection windows
- Includes mock collections per laboratory protocol
- Awards three certifications upon completion
Hair Drug Collection Training
Train your staff to collect hair samples accurately while preserving specimen integrity and meeting lab standards.
This certification course covers proper hair collection techniques, alternate collection sites, and compliance with lab protocols.
What’s included in the training:
- 4-hour certification course
- Covers detection windows and time frame parameters
- Teaches alternative hair collection locations
- Includes mock collections per lab requirements
- Awards four certifications upon completion
Nail Drug Collection Training
Certify your team to properly collect nail samples while preserving specimen integrity and meeting laboratory standards.
This course teaches precise collection techniques and explains detection timelines unique to nail-based drug screening.
What’s included in the training:
- 2-hour certification course
- Covers detection period
- Shows detection period for toenail samples
- Includes mock collections per lab requirements
DNA Sample Collection Training
Train your staff to accurately collect DNA samples while following proper chain-of-custody and lab protocols. This course provides essential knowledge on court-admissible vs. non-court testing and the science behind DNA sample handling.
What’s included in the training:
- 2-hour certification course
- Covers court-admissible and non-admissible testing procedures
- Explains the science behind DNA analysis
- Includes mock collections per lab requirements
- One certification awarded upon completion
Alcohol Testing Courses
For teams performing or managing alcohol screening protocols
Breath Alcohol Technician Training
Prepare your team to conduct DOT-compliant breath alcohol testing using LifeLoc devices and certified collection procedures. Learn how to use LifeLoc machines, breathalyzers, and more.
What’s included in the training:
- 8-hour certification course
- Covers 49 CFR Part 40 procedures for
- Breath Alcohol Technicians (BATs)
- Includes mock collections per DOT requirements
- LifeLoc breathalyzers used in training
- LifeLoc machines available for purchase
- Two certifications awarded upon completion
Screening Test Technician Training (STT)
Certify your team to conduct DOT-compliant saliva alcohol collections following 49 CFR Part 40 guidelines.
What’s included in the training:
- 2-hour certification course
- Prepares STTs for DOT saliva alcohol testing procedures
- Includes mock collections per DOT requirements
- Two certifications awarded upon completion
Supervisor & Compliance Training
For supervisors, DERs, or compliance officers in regulated industries
Supervisor Training
Train your supervisors to recognize and respond to signs of drug and alcohol use in compliance with DOT regulations.
All DOT agencies (FMCSA, FTA, FAA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG) require supervisors to be trained on identifying signs of substance abuse and how to handle reasonable suspicion cases correctly.
Even non-regulated employers are investing in this training to enhance workplace safety, reduce liability, and empower supervisors with the knowledge to act confidently and protect their teams.
What’s included in the training:
- 3-hour certification course
- Covers updated DOT regulations and supervisor responsibilities
- Teaches signs of drug and alcohol use in the workplace
- Outlines proper reasonable suspicion intervention procedures
- Explains testing triggers and employee violation consequences
Error Correction Training
This training is required when a collector commits an error that results in the cancellation of a DOT drug or alcohol test.
According to DOT regulations, retraining must be completed within 30 days of receiving notice of the error that triggered the cancellation.
DOT Refresher Training
Keep your team compliant with this 4–6 hour refresher course for DOT Urine Collectors, Breath Alcohol Technicians, and Screening Test Technicians.
Designed to provide regulatory updates and reinforce key procedures, this training ensures your staff maintains certification and collection accuracy.
Course Certification and Accreditation You Can Rely On
DATCS has provided drug and alcohol testing services and trained individuals and teams across the country to perform them with confidence and compliance for over 35 years. Employers trust us to deliver training that builds capable, audit-ready workforces.
Our courses are led by certified instructors with real-world experience in DOT testing, collection site operations, and compliance leadership. Each program is built for practical application, not just classroom theory, so your team is prepared for what happens on the ground, during audits, or in high-stakes situations.
Our programs are aligned with:
- 49 CFR Part 40 for urine collection, alcohol testing, and supervisor training
- FMCSA, FAA, PHMSA, FTA, and USCG regulatory requirements
- Applicable state and industry-specific mandates
- Workplace safety best practices and legal defensibility protocols
Your team’s certification is more than a course completion. It’s a trusted validation of your organization’s commitment to compliance, operational readiness, and long-term risk reduction.
Meet the Trainers Behind DATCS Compliance Education
Our leadership includes two of the industry’s most respected trainers, educators, and advocates for employer-focused compliance excellence: Connie Hagen and Aleasa Roberts.
Connie Hagen
President, DATCS
Connie Hagen has been at the forefront of the drug and alcohol testing industry for over 30 years. She began her journey in the early 1990s and quickly became a charter member of SAPAA (the Substance Abuse Professional Administration Association), the first national organization for third-party program administrators. Connie is a long-time compliance educator and speaker, known for her ability to train supervisors, DERs, and employers on how to identify substance abuse in the workplace and handle reasonable suspicion properly. Her work was even featured in a CBS episode of Eye to Eye with Connie Chung titled “How Some Drivers with the Department of Transportation Were Trying to Beat a Drug Test.”
Professional Affiliations & Recognition:
- Active member of NDASA, SAPAA, WBENC, BBB
- Trusted by Chambers of Commerce throughout Texas and Louisiana
- Lead trainer for supervisor programs, especially for DER certification
Connie’s legacy is one of advocacy, leadership, and practical expertise, and she continues to shape the industry with every course taught.
Aleasa Roberts
CPCT, C-LMT – Certified Professional Collector Trainer
Aleasa Roberts is a Certified Professional Collector Trainer (CPCT) and LifeLoc Certified Master Trainer (C-LMT). Since 2017, she has led hundreds of training sessions across DOT urine, alcohol, and STT collection protocols.
Her certifications and qualifications include:
- Over 100+ specimen collections performed
- Advanced collector training, including synthetic urine detection
- Certification in DOT, HHS, and LifeLoc Technologies
- Licensed vendor and trainer for breath alcohol machines
With a BA in Psychology, Aleasa is known for her approachable teaching style, attention to regulatory detail, and high standards in helping clients meet collection protocol requirements. She excels in training both new and experienced professionals with clarity and motivation.
How to Register for a Drug and Alcohol Testing Training Course
Whether you’re training one staff member or certifying an entire team across multiple sites, DATCS makes the registration process fast, secure, and employer-friendly.
Start your registration by:
- Emailing us at Training@datcs.com with your preferred course(s), number of participants, and location preferences.
- Calling us at (903) 234-1136 to speak with a training coordinator who will help match the right programs to your staff roles and scheduling needs.
Your path to certification starts here — and we’re ready to help.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Training - Common Questions
Have questions about our Drug and Alcohol Testing Training? You are in the right place. This section covers the most common questions we receive from employers, safety managers, HR professionals, and compliance officers across many industries.
Whether you want to understand DOT requirements, supervisor responsibilities, or collector training, you will find clear answers here. If your question is not listed, reach out to our team, and we will be happy to assist you.
DOT drug and alcohol training is federally mandated training for employees and supervisors in safety-sensitive positions. It teaches how to comply with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, covering the testing process, employee responsibilities, and supervisor procedures for handling reasonable suspicion cases. At DATCS, our CPCT-certified trainers ensure your team is fully compliant and confident in the process.
At DATCS, we provide a full range of DOT-compliant training programs led by experienced, CPCT-certified trainers. Training types include:
Collector Training
- DOT Urine Specimen Collector Training – teaches compliant urine specimen collection, site security, and mock collections, awarding multiple certifications upon completion.
- Oral Fluid Drug Testing Training – prepares staff to conduct oral fluid collections, covering detection windows and lab-compliant procedures.
- Hair Drug Collection Training – certifies accurate hair sample collection with alternate site options and specimen integrity protocols.
- Nail Drug Collection Training – trains staff on fingernail and toenail collection, with emphasis on detection timelines and lab requirements.
- DNA Sample Collection Training – covers proper DNA collection, chain-of-custody, court-admissible vs. non-admissible testing, and lab protocols.
Alcohol Testing Courses
- Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) Training – trains staff on DOT-compliant breath alcohol testing using LifeLoc devices, including required mock collections.
- Screening Test Technician (STT) Training – certifies staff to perform saliva alcohol collections under DOT guidelines.
Supervisor & Compliance Training
- Supervisor Training – required by all DOT agencies (FMCSA, FTA, FAA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG), this training equips supervisors to recognize substance misuse and conduct proper reasonable suspicion interventions.
- Error Correction Training – retraining required when a collector error leads to a cancelled DOT drug or alcohol test.
- DOT Refresher Training – ensures collectors, BATs, and STTs remain current with updated procedures and regulations.
Yes. DOT regulations (49 CFR 382.603) require supervisors of safety-sensitive employees, such as CDL drivers, to complete reasonable suspicion training. This ensures supervisors can identify signs of drug use or alcohol misuse and take proper action to remove employees from duty when necessary.
DOT supervisor training includes:
- Recognizing physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of substance misuse.
- Proper documentation and reporting procedures.
- Steps to remove employees from duty when impairment is suspected.
- Guidance on confidentiality and DOT compliance.
At DATCS, our supervisor training is trusted by DOT-regulated agencies and non-regulated employers who want to improve workplace safety and reduce liability.
To become a DOT-certified collector, you must:
- Complete qualification training covering DOT regulations, collection procedures, and problem scenarios.
- Successfully perform mock collections observed by a qualified trainer.
- Follow all procedures outlined under 49 CFR Part 40.
Once completed, you are qualified to conduct DOT-regulated drug test collections. DATCS provides hands-on, compliant training led by CPCT-certified trainers. Contact our team to learn more about the collector training program you’re interested in and how we can help you get certified.
You can get DOT-compliant drug and alcohol training through DATCS, a trusted provider with CPCT-certified trainers and real-world compliance expertise. We offer:
- In-Person Training – hands-on instruction with live demonstrations and mock collections.
- Custom Training Programs – tailored solutions for employers, DERs, and regulated industries across all DOT agencies (FMCSA, FTA, FAA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG).
DATCS has four convenient training locations in Texas:
- Tyler
- Longview
- Wichita Falls
- Texarkana
All training meets 49 CFR Part 40 regulations and provides the certifications required to stay compliant.
Contact DATCS today to schedule training at one of our locations or request a custom program for your team.
Yes. While DOT requires drug and alcohol training for regulated industries, many non-DOT employers invest in similar training to improve workplace safety, reduce liability, and give supervisors the tools to recognize and respond to substance misuse. DATCS provides customized training for both regulated and non-regulated businesses.
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