Non-DOT Hair Specimen Collector Training, created by subject matter expert and experienced attorney specializing in drug-free workplaces, Andrew David Easler, Esq., provides learners with the skills and knowledge necessary for proficient hair specimen collection in substance abuse detection and drug testing.
As a self-paced course that meets or exceeds state regulations, learners will understand best practices and legal requirements, providing an understanding of hair specimen collection procedures, including chain-of-custody requirements, the most common scenario a collector will encounter, and privacy issues for drug testing.
Learners will receive instant access after registration, enabling learners to start training immediately. The course takes approximately three hours to complete and offers an in-depth exploration of hair specimen collection practices.
The course's primary objective is to prepare learners to serve private employers, especially in contexts like pre-employment, reasonable suspicion drug testing, and substance abuse recovery centers. Learners will be provided the knowledge needed to conduct hair specimen testing, a highly effective tool for detecting long-term substance abuse, typically over the prior three months.
Participants will also be trained in the procedures and regulations of the four significant laboratories processing hair samples, ensuring their collection methods comply with industry and state standards. While it's essential to note that hair specimen collections are not regulated under the DOT, the training includes best practices for procedures and compliance relevant across various laboratories.
This training could particularly benefit:
Upon completing the course, hair specimen collectors will be awarded a downloadable certificate and provide documentation of proof of training. Collectors will also understand how to maintain proper chain-of-custody, and accurately complete drug testing forms to prevent critical errors in the testing process and mitigate potential lawsuits.
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Published February 18, 2020
Andrew David Easler, Esq.
Course Author
Melissa Wheeler
Course Instructor
In addition to initial online, self-paced proficiency training, this course includes live, instructor-led mock collection sessions. A $150 cancellation/no-show fee per learner applies once the session is scheduled.
Non-DOT Hair Specimen Collector Training, devised by Andrew David Easler, Esq., a subject matter expert and an experienced attorney specializing in drug-free workplaces, offers a thorough understanding of hair specimen collection for substance abuse detection and drug testing. This course is designed to provide learners with the required proficiency for drug testing using hair specimens.
Hair drug testing is a highly effective tool for detecting long-term substance abuse, typically over the prior three months. It involves analyzing hair samples for illicit drugs, making it a go-to choice for employers and substance abuse professionals to maintain drug-free environments.
The self-paced course is crafted to exceed state regulations, providing learners with an understanding of the best practices and legal requirements for hair specimen collection, and covers vital procedures, including chain-of-custody requirements, common scenarios collectors may encounter, and privacy considerations for drug testing.
Immediately after registration, learners gain instant access to the course materials, allowing them to begin training without delay. The course, estimated to take approximately three hours, provides proficiency and understanding of hair specimen collection practices.
A key objective of the course is to prepare learners to serve various stakeholders. These include private employers for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion drug testing, and substance abuse recovery centers. Participants are trained in the procedures and regulations of the four major laboratories processing hair samples, ensuring their collection methods meet industry and state standards and mitigating potential fatal flaws in the testing process.
While it's important to remember that hair specimen collections are not regulated under the DOT, the course incorporates best practices for procedures and compliance relevant across various laboratories. This comprehensive training would particularly benefit:
Upon successfully completing the course, hair specimen collectors will learn to perform hair drug testing confidently and receive a downloadable certificate, which will serve as tangible proof of their training.
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10 modules · 4 assignments
Module 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
Module 2
HAIR COLLECTION - OMEGA LABORATORIES
Module 3
HAIR COLLECTION - OMEGA LABORATORIES REFERENCE SHEET
Assignment
OMEGA CERTIFICATE UPLOAD
Module 4
HAIR COLLECTION - PSYCHEMEDICS
Module 5
HAIR COLLECTION - PSYCHEMEDICS HAIR COLLECTION MANUAL
Assignment
PSYCHEMEDICS CERTIFICATE UPLOAD
Module 6
HAIR COLLECTION - QUEST
Assignment
QUEST CERTIFICATE UPLOAD
Module 7
HAIR COLLECTION - LABCORP
Module 8
HAIR COLLECTION- LABCORP CHAIN OF CUSTODY FORM
Module 9
HAIR TESTING - LABCORP HAIR SPECIMEN COLLECTION TIPS
Module 10
HAIR TESTING - LABCORP HAIR SPECIMEN COLLECTION STEPS
Assignment
FINAL EVALUATION - MOCKS
Built to meet training requirements in all 50 states.
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No. DOT has not authorized hair testing. Congress has asked DOT to write rules, but DOT has not issued them. No federal rule sets training for non-DOT hair collectors. Labs, employers, and some state laws set the standards.
Staff at collection sites, clinics, and employers who collect hair for workplace drug tests.
Enough to meet the lab's requirement, usually a sample about the width of a pencil cut close to the scalp. Follow your lab's instructions.
Many labs accept body hair as a backup. Follow the lab's rules and note the collection site on the form.
A standard head hair sample of about 1.5 inches covers roughly the past 90 days. Body hair may reflect a longer window.
Some do. A few states restrict test types or require specific procedures. Check the rules in each state where you collect.
No. The collector documents what happened and reports it. The employer decides under its written policy.
Yes. Our Non-DOT Hair Specimen Collector Train-the-Trainer is built for that.
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