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#1 Drug Testing Training Courses for Collectors, DERs, TPAs & Business Owners
Get professional online, Zoom, and classroom training for DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing services — including urine collector training, oral fluid collector training, BAT training, DER training, TPA training, hair collector training, reasonable suspicion supervisor training, and drug testing business startup education.
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What drug testing training does Accredited Training Academy offer?
Accredited Training Academy offers online, live Zoom, and classroom drug and alcohol testing training for DOT urine and oral fluid collectors, Breath Alcohol Technicians, Designated Employer Representatives, C/TPAs, supervisors, hair and non-DOT collectors, collection sites, and entrepreneurs starting or growing a drug testing business. Some DOT collector qualifications also require documented proficiency mock demonstrations in addition to the training course.
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Accredited Training Academy provides 100% online, self-paced courses and live 1-on-1 virtual proficiency mock demonstrations nationwide. You do not need to travel to a physical classroom to get fully certified.
DOT Urine Specimen Collector Near Me
Complete 49 CFR Part 40 qualification training plus 5 monitored consecutive error-free mock collections over live webcam from your home or office.
Order Urine ComboDOT Oral Fluid Collector Training Near Me
Get qualified on federal oral fluid collection procedures and device-specific proficiency mock demonstrations with industry-certified instructors.
Order Oral Fluid ComboDOT Breath Alcohol Training Near Me
Become a certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT). Learn screening, confirmation testing, ATF form compliance, and evidential breath testing.
Order BAT TrainingDrug Testing Collector Certification Near Me
Enroll in our multi-modality 3-Course Specialist Bundle or individual collector certifications with instant online course access 24/7.
Order 3-Course BundleBuilt for drug testing collectors, mobile testing providers, collection sites, TPAs, DERs, supervisors, HR teams, safety managers, and entrepreneurs entering the drug testing industry.
Trusted Drug Testing Training Across the United States
Accredited Training Academy has trained more than 5,500 students across all 50 states, helping collectors, DERs, TPAs, supervisors, collection sites, mobile testing providers, and business owners build practical drug and alcohol testing knowledge.
Trusted By Industry Leaders
Professionals across the drug and alcohol testing industry recommend Accredited Training Academy for practical, real-world training that helps students build confidence, improve consistency, and understand professional testing responsibilities.
The course is user-friendly and uses mixed media to provide the trainee with information in a clear, well-organized, and easy-to-understand format. This thorough and comprehensive course is focused on the DOT regulation, 49 CFR Part 40, the DOT's policies, and provides information about the drug and alcohol testing regulations of the DOT agencies. It is an outstanding learning experience for new trainees, as well as for those already qualified collectors who want to renew or intensify their knowledge and credentials.
Patrice M. Kelly, JD Former Director, Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy Compliance (ODAPC)U.S. Department of Transportation
Accredited Training Academy sets a new standard for drug and alcohol testing education. The courses are comprehensive, practical, and built around real-world scenarios that professionals actually face. ATA doesn't just prepare you to get certified; it equips you to operate with confidence, consistency, and defensible decision-making in the field.
Anthony Burriola President, Mid Iowa Drug TestingI highly recommend the ATA online collector course; this course covers everything you need to become qualified as a DOT Specimen Collector. These training programs provide real-life scenarios that collectors face on a day-to-day basis and train professionals to overcome challenges while ensuring tests are performed properly. The mentorship program is a must if you're new to the drug testing industry. Look no place else for drug testing training programs.
Valerie Lofton President, Intra Testing SolutionsStudents Trained
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Select a state below to explore state-specific statutory regulations, local DOT guidelines, and city collection training centers across all 50 US States:
Practical Industry Training
Courses are designed for real-world drug testing operations, including collection site workflows, DOT compliance awareness, service agent responsibilities, documentation, customer service, and business growth.
DOT & Non-DOT Options
Choose training for DOT urine collections, DOT oral fluid collections, breath alcohol testing, non-DOT workplace collections, hair specimen collections, supervisor training, DER responsibilities, and TPA operations.
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Select the course that fits your role, enroll online, and begin building the knowledge needed to work professionally in the drug and alcohol testing industry.
Choose the Drug Testing Training Course That Fits Your Role
Each course below explains who should enroll, what the training covers, and how it helps you perform professionally in the drug and alcohol testing industry.
Compare Drug Testing Training Courses
Use this quick comparison guide to choose the right training based on your role, testing service, and whether proficiency demonstrations or mock collections may be needed.
| Course | Best For | DOT | Non-DOT | Mocks / Proficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOT Urine Collector | New collectors, mobile collectors, collection sites | Yes | Useful | Yes |
| DOT Oral Fluid Collector | Collectors adding oral fluid services | Yes | Useful | Yes, device-specific |
| BAT Training | Breath alcohol technicians and testing providers | Yes | Useful | Device/practice dependent |
| Hair Collector | Non-DOT testing, court, probation, private testing | No | Yes | Recommended practice |
| DER Training | Employers, HR, safety managers, compliance teams | Yes | Useful | No |
| TPA / C/TPA Training | Program administrators and drug testing businesses | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business Startup | Entrepreneurs and mobile testing providers | Awareness | Yes | No |
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DOT Urine Collector
DOT Oral Fluid Collector
BAT Training
Hair Collector
DER Training
TPA / C/TPA Training
Business Startup
DOT Urine Collector Training & Proficiency Mocks Combo
This is a complete training option for individuals who want DOT urine collector training and monitored proficiency mock demonstrations together. It is designed for new collectors, collection site staff, mobile drug testing professionals, and businesses that need properly documented collector training.
What you learn: DOT urine collection steps, donor identification, proper CCF handling, specimen collection procedures, shy bladder situations, temperature issues, collector documentation, fatal flaws, correctable flaws, problem collections, and collection site best practices.
Best for: New DOT urine collectors, mobile collectors, collection site employees, staffing agencies, TPAs, occupational health providers, and drug testing business owners.
Order DOT Urine Collector ComboDOT Urine Specimen Collector Training
This course provides training for professionals who collect urine specimens for DOT-regulated drug testing programs. It focuses on the collector’s responsibilities, required procedures, documentation, and common collection problems.
What you learn: Collection site setup, DOT custody and control form awareness, employee identification, specimen security, split specimen procedures, temperature range issues, shy bladder protocols, refusals, flaws, and collector professionalism.
Best for: Individuals who need the classroom or online training portion before completing required mock demonstrations.
Order DOT Urine Collector TrainingDOT Urine Proficiency Mock Demonstrations
This option is for students who already completed collector qualification training and need monitored DOT urine mock demonstrations. DOT urine collector qualification requires five consecutive error-free mock collections after qualification training.
What you complete: Required mock collection scenarios, collector observation, documentation review, problem collection awareness, and written proficiency documentation.
Best for: Students who took training elsewhere but still need monitored proficiency mocks.
Order Urine Mock DemonstrationsDOT Oral Fluid Collector Training
This course prepares collectors for DOT oral fluid specimen collection procedures. Oral fluid testing is an important collection method for workplace drug testing programs and requires proper training, device-specific awareness, and documentation.
What you learn: Oral fluid collection steps, donor instructions, specimen handling, device use awareness, collection documentation, problem collections, collector responsibilities, and DOT oral fluid testing procedures.
Best for: Collectors, TPAs, employers, collection sites, and mobile testing providers expanding beyond urine collection services.
Order Oral Fluid Collector TrainingDOT Oral Fluid Collector Training & Proficiency Mocks Combo
This complete option combines DOT oral fluid collector training with monitored proficiency mock demonstrations. DOT oral fluid collector qualification includes successful completion of mock collections for each device used.
What you learn and complete: Oral fluid procedures, device-specific collection practice, donor instructions, documentation, problem collections, and monitored proficiency demonstrations.
Best for: Collectors who want a complete oral fluid qualification pathway in one course package.
Order Oral Fluid ComboDOT Oral Fluid Proficiency Mock Demonstrations
This option is for students who completed DOT oral fluid collector training and need monitored oral fluid mock demonstrations for qualification documentation.
What you complete: Device-specific mock collections, collector observation, oral fluid procedure review, and proficiency documentation.
Best for: Students who have completed training and need the proficiency demonstration portion.
Order Oral Fluid MocksDOT Breath Alcohol Technician Training
The DOT Breath Alcohol Technician course is designed for individuals who perform alcohol testing using DOT alcohol testing procedures. BATs must understand screening tests, confirmation tests, documentation, employee instructions, and proper use of alcohol testing equipment.
What you learn: DOT alcohol testing procedures, Alcohol Testing Form awareness, screening and confirmation testing, employee identification, testing sequence, quality assurance awareness, refusals, and documentation requirements.
Best for: Breath Alcohol Technicians, mobile testing companies, collection sites, TPAs, employers, and occupational health providers.
Order BAT Training3 Course Collector Bundle
This bundle is ideal for collectors and business owners who want to offer multiple testing services. It combines core training areas so you can build a stronger service offering and better support employer clients.
Training areas may include: DOT urine collection, DOT oral fluid collection, and breath alcohol technician training.
Best for: New drug testing businesses, mobile collectors, collection site owners, and staff who need multiple collector credentials.
Order Collector BundleHair Specimen Collector Training
Hair specimen collector training is designed for professionals who collect hair specimens for workplace, court, probation, private, and other non-DOT testing programs. The course helps collectors understand collection procedures, specimen integrity, chain of custody, and customer experience.
What you learn: Hair collection site preparation, donor instructions, proper specimen quantity, collection location options, chain of custody awareness, packaging, shipping, documentation, and common collection errors.
Best for: Mobile collectors, collection sites, background screening companies, probation testing providers, and drug testing businesses expanding services.
Order Hair Collector TrainingNon-DOT Urine Collector Training
This course is for individuals who perform urine collections for non-DOT workplace testing, private testing, probation testing, school testing, staffing, recovery programs, or other non-federally regulated testing needs.
What you learn: Non-DOT collection workflows, donor identification, chain of custody awareness, specimen integrity, collection site professionalism, documentation, and common collection issues.
Best for: New collectors, collection site staff, mobile drug testing providers, and employers with non-DOT testing programs.
Order Non-DOT Collector TrainingDrug Testing 101
Drug Testing 101 is an introductory course for anyone entering the drug and alcohol testing industry. It explains the basic terminology, service types, specimen types, testing situations, and industry roles you need to understand before working with employers and donors.
What you learn: Drug testing basics, DOT vs. non-DOT testing, specimen types, collection roles, laboratory testing basics, instant testing awareness, employer program basics, and service agent roles.
Best for: New employees, entrepreneurs, sales staff, customer service teams, collection site staff, and anyone new to the industry.
Order Drug Testing 101How to Start a Drug Testing Business
This business course is designed for entrepreneurs who want to start or grow a drug testing company, mobile collection service, collection site, or testing support business. It combines industry education with practical business setup and sales guidance.
What you learn: Business models, mobile testing, collection site services, lab account basics, supplies, pricing, employer sales, marketing, customer service, compliance awareness, and growth opportunities.
Best for: New business owners, mobile collectors, entrepreneurs, staffing companies, background screening providers, and professionals adding drug testing services.
Order Business Startup TrainingThird Party Administrator Training
Third Party Administrator training is built for professionals who coordinate drug and alcohol testing services for employers. TPAs help manage programs, coordinate collections, support random testing, communicate with service agents, and help employers maintain organized testing operations.
What you learn: TPA responsibilities, employer support, testing program coordination, random program awareness, service agent roles, documentation, compliance workflows, and communication best practices.
Best for: TPAs, C/TPAs, collection site owners, drug testing business owners, HR support providers, and compliance coordinators.
Order TPA TrainingDER Training — Designated Employer Representative
DER training is designed for employer representatives responsible for managing drug and alcohol testing program responsibilities. The DER is often the key internal contact for testing decisions, service agent communication, employee testing issues, violations, and compliance documentation.
What you learn: DER responsibilities, DOT testing program awareness, test reasons, refusals, result handling, service agent coordination, documentation, employer responsibilities, and compliance best practices.
Best for: HR managers, safety managers, compliance officers, transportation employers, owner-operators, TPAs, and employer representatives.
Order DER TrainingReasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training
This course helps supervisors understand their role in recognizing signs and symptoms of possible drug or alcohol misuse in the workplace. It is designed to support safer workplaces, better documentation, and more confident supervisor decision-making.
What you learn: Physical signs, behavioral indicators, speech indicators, appearance indicators, documentation basics, supervisor responsibilities, testing decision awareness, and professional communication.
Best for: Supervisors, managers, DERs, HR teams, safety personnel, transportation employers, and workplace compliance teams.
Order Supervisor TrainingDOT Collector Error Correction Training & Mocks
This training is for collectors who need correction training after a collection error, cancelled test, fatal flaw, or procedural issue. The course focuses on correcting the problem and documenting proficiency.
What you learn: Collection error review, fatal flaws, correctable flaws, retraining requirements, documentation, and corrective mock demonstrations.
Best for: Collectors who made a DOT collection error and need documented error correction training.
Order Error Correction TrainingCollector Practice Exams
Practice exams help students review key concepts before or after completing collector training. They are useful for reinforcing collection procedures, terminology, documentation, and problem collection awareness.
Available practice areas: DOT urine collector practice exam and DOT oral fluid collector practice exam.
Best for: Students preparing for collector training, collectors refreshing their knowledge, and businesses training staff.
View Practice ExamsDrug Testing Mentorship & Consulting
Mentorship and consulting are available for professionals who want direct support starting, improving, or growing a drug testing business. This option is ideal for business owners who need guidance beyond a standard course.
Support may include: Business setup, service offerings, pricing, sales strategy, customer service workflows, collection site operations, lab account awareness, and growth planning.
Best for: Drug testing business owners, mobile collectors, collection site owners, new entrepreneurs, and TPAs.
View Consulting OptionsNot Sure Which Course to Order?
Call Accredited Training Academy and we’ll help you choose the right course based on your role, business goals, and training needs.
Who Our Training Is Designed For
Learn proper collection procedures and documentation.
Add services and improve professional field operations.
Train staff for urine, oral fluid, BAT, hair, and non-DOT services.
Strengthen program management and employer support.
Understand testing program responsibilities and compliance workflows.
Build or expand a drug testing business with more confidence.
Drug Testing Training, Certification & Career Path Guide
This guide is designed to help students, employers, collectors, TPAs, DERs, supervisors, and entrepreneurs understand which drug testing training course they may need and how different training options fit into real-world testing programs.
What Is Drug Testing Training?
Drug testing training teaches individuals how workplace drug and alcohol testing programs operate, how collections are performed, how documentation is handled, and how service agents support employers. Depending on the course, training may focus on specimen collection, alcohol testing, program administration, supervisor reasonable suspicion, DER responsibilities, or business startup education.
Who Needs Drug Testing Certification?
Drug testing certification and training may be needed by urine collectors, oral fluid collectors, Breath Alcohol Technicians, hair specimen collectors, collection site employees, mobile testing providers, TPAs, DERs, supervisors, safety managers, HR teams, and business owners offering workplace testing services. The right course depends on the type of testing being performed and whether the testing program is DOT-regulated or non-DOT.
DOT vs. Non-DOT Drug Testing Training
DOT training focuses on federally regulated transportation testing procedures and terminology, including collector responsibilities, custody and control documentation, testing reasons, refusals, and proficiency requirements. Non-DOT training is used for workplace, private, court, probation, school, staffing, recovery, and employer testing programs that are not regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
How to Become a Drug Test Collector
To become a drug test collector, choose the training that matches the specimen type you will collect. DOT urine and DOT oral fluid collectors generally need qualification training plus documented proficiency demonstrations. Non-DOT and hair collection training may help collectors learn specimen handling, chain of custody awareness, donor instructions, documentation, packaging, and professional collection site procedures.
Which Course Should I Take First?
New collectors often begin with DOT urine collector training because urine testing remains a common workplace testing method. Businesses that want to offer more services may add oral fluid collector training, BAT training, hair specimen collector training, and TPA or business startup education. Employers and HR teams typically start with DER training or reasonable suspicion supervisor training.
Why Choose Accredited Training Academy?
Accredited Training Academy provides practical drug testing education for students in every state, with online, Zoom, and classroom training options. With more than 5,500 students trained across all 50 states, ATA is built for students who want real-world training that supports collectors, supervisors, employers, TPAs, DERs, and drug testing business owners.
Quick Answers for Drug Testing Training Searches
Can I complete drug testing training online?
Yes. Many drug testing training courses can be completed online. Some collector qualifications may also require live, observed, or documented proficiency demonstrations.
Do I need mocks after collector training?
DOT urine and DOT oral fluid collector qualification includes proficiency demonstrations. ATA offers training-only, mocks-only, and combo options depending on what the student needs.
What is the best course for a new collector?
Many new collectors start with DOT urine collector training and proficiency mocks, then add oral fluid, BAT, non-DOT, or hair collection training as they expand services.
What training should a business owner take?
Business owners often benefit from collector training, BAT training, TPA training, Drug Testing 101, and the How to Start a Drug Testing Business course.
Is DER training for employers?
Yes. DER training is designed for employer representatives, HR teams, safety managers, compliance personnel, and others responsible for testing program decisions.
Can ATA train collection site staff?
Yes. ATA provides training options for collection sites, mobile collectors, occupational health providers, TPAs, and teams that need consistent staff training.
Drug Testing Training FAQ
What is DOT Part 40?
DOT Part 40 is the Department of Transportation regulation that describes required procedures for conducting workplace drug and alcohol testing for federally regulated transportation industries.
What training must a DOT urine collector complete?
DOT urine collectors must meet the training requirements in 49 CFR Part 40.33. This includes qualification training and successful completion of required proficiency demonstrations.
How many DOT urine mock collections are required?
After qualification training, DOT urine collectors must complete five consecutive error-free mock collections as part of the initial proficiency demonstration requirement.
Can DOT collector training be completed online?
DOT Part 40 allows qualification training to be provided by appropriate means, including classroom instruction, internet application, CD-ROM, video, or similar methods. Required proficiency demonstrations must still be completed and documented.
What training is required for DOT oral fluid collectors?
DOT oral fluid collectors must complete qualification training and demonstrate proficiency by completing required error-free mock collections for each device they will use.
What is a DER?
A Designated Employer Representative, or DER, is an employer representative authorized to receive drug and alcohol testing information and take required actions in the employer’s testing program.
What is a TPA or C/TPA?
A Consortium/Third Party Administrator is a service agent that provides or coordinates drug and alcohol testing services for employers and may perform administrative tasks for testing programs.
Can a service agent handle DOT testing responsibilities for an employer?
Employers may use service agents, but the employer remains responsible for complying with applicable DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
How many students has Accredited Training Academy trained?
Accredited Training Academy has trained more than 5,500 students across all 50 states.
Which drug testing course should I take first?
New collectors often begin with DOT urine collector training and proficiency mocks. Employers usually start with DER or reasonable suspicion supervisor training. Business owners may benefit from collector training, TPA training, and drug testing business startup education.
Does ATA offer training for drug testing businesses?
Yes. ATA offers courses for business owners, mobile testing providers, collection sites, and TPAs, including Drug Testing 101, collector training, TPA training, and How to Start a Drug Testing Business.
What is the difference between a collector, DER, and TPA?
A collector performs specimen collections, a DER represents the employer and manages required testing program actions, and a TPA or C/TPA helps coordinate testing services and program administration for employers.
How can I find DOT drug test collector training near me?
You can complete accredited DOT drug test collector training near you directly through Accredited Training Academy’s online platform. Our training packages include 24/7 self-paced modules and live 1-on-1 virtual proficiency mock collections conducted over webcam, allowing you to get certified from anywhere in the United States without travel.
Where can I get DOT breath alcohol or oral fluid collector training near me?
Accredited Training Academy offers complete online DOT Oral Fluid Collector Training and Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) training courses with virtual proficiency demonstrations accessible nationwide. Whether you are an individual collector, occupational clinic, or employer, you can complete all requirements online.
How do I get drug testing collector certification near me?
To get your drug testing collector certification near you, select your desired course on Accredited Training Academy (such as DOT Urine Collector Combo, Oral Fluid Combo, or BAT), complete the coursework online at your own pace, and finish your monitored proficiency mocks with our master trainers.
Can ATA help me choose the right training course?
Yes. Students can call 888-404-7716 for help choosing the right course based on their role, services, and business goals.
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