This training program contains the necessary information specified in 49 CFR Part 40. However, it does not represent final authority. Every effort has been taken to keep this course up-to-date with current regulations, which at the time of this course edition are found in the "DOT Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines," revised July 3, 2014, and amendments published in Vol. 82 No. 217 FR 52229 (November 13, 2017). If anything in this program conflicts with any of the documents listed above, those references prevail and must be followed.
The training requirements for a DOT collector will include:
1. Knowledge of DOT agency regulations, DOT Urine Specimen Collection Procedures Guidelines, and 49 CFR Part 40
2. Be subscribed to the ODAPC list-serve to stay current on changes
3. Qualification training through the completion of this course
4. Demonstrate proficiency in collection by performing five mock collections error-free - see section "Mock Collections" in this course for further information