DOT Oral Saliva Collector Train-the-Trainer course is an essential program designed to equip trainers with the knowledge and skills required to teach others how to collect and handle oral fluid specimens for DOT drug testing. The course covers the entire spectrum of DOT-regulated industry drug testing program amendments, including the recent final rule published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2023, amending the DOT-regulated industry drug testing program to include oral fluid testing, effective June 1, 2023.
The course provides an in-depth understanding of the implications for employers, employees, collectors, C/TPAs, MROs, and SAPs, highlighting the importance of employers maintaining a standing order with each collection site and having business relationships with oral fluid collectors and labs.
The course covers the benefits of oral fluid drug testing over traditional urine testing. It emphasizes the convenience, efficiency, and non-invasiveness of oral fluid collection, making it a more comfortable process for the individual being tested. The collection process is quick and straightforward, usually involving using a swab or collection device placed in the individual's mouth for a short time, eliminating the need for special bathroom facilities or privacy concerns associated with urine collection.