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Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Testing for Managers and Supervisors (DOT)
Overview of "reasonable suspicion" drug and alcohol testingPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 30 lessons.
Intermediate Provider : KnowledgeCity 30 Lessons · 2h 20m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
"This course provides a management-level overview of “reasonable suspicion” drug and alcohol testing in the workplace, including guidance on regulations, procedures, and action steps. Areas covered include defining what justifies suspicion as “reasonable”, and ways to recognize the various signs of substance abuse. This course also outlines the best ways to approach employees who exhibit signs of abuse, along with appropriate follow-up steps, support, and counseling.
What You'll Learn
- Define what "reasonable suspicion" is and what makes suspicion "reasonable"
- Recognize the general, behavioral, and physical signs of drug and alcohol abuse
- Approach a suspected employee and follow guidance for appropriate next steps
- Apply DOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol regulations and federal reasonable suspicion supervisor requirements
- Follow the DOT drug and alcohol testing process, including how tests are conducted
- Document reasonable suspicion of employee drug or alcohol use using a reasonable suspicion testing form
Key Takeaways
- The course gives managers and supervisors a management-level overview of reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, covering regulations, procedures, and action steps.
- It explains what justifies suspicion as "reasonable" and how to recognize the various signs of substance abuse.
- It outlines how to approach employees who exhibit signs of abuse, along with appropriate follow-up steps, support, and counseling.
- It covers DOT/FMCSA regulations, the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and federal reasonable suspicion supervisor regulations.
- It addresses the consequences of refusing a DOT drug or alcohol test, removal and return-to-duty, and getting help for substance abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for managers and supervisors, providing a management-level overview of reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing in the workplace.
What does this course cover?
It covers defining what justifies suspicion as "reasonable", recognizing the various signs of substance abuse, approaching employees who exhibit signs of abuse, and appropriate follow-up steps, support, and counseling. It also addresses DOT/FMCSA regulations, the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, federal reasonable suspicion supervisor regulations, the DOT testing process, and documenting reasonable suspicion.
What skills will I gain from this course?
The course builds skills in compliance training, compliance testing, drug testing, managing intoxication, substance abuse assessments, and urine drug screens.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into two parts: Part 1 focuses on substance abuse, and Part 2 focuses on alcohol abuse, with "Test Your Knowledge" checkpoints included throughout.
Does the course explain how to recognize substance abuse?
Yes. It covers general signs of substance abuse, behavioral and physical signs of drug use, and behavioral and physical signs of alcohol use.
