The Digital DER Training Course is a comprehensive, self-paced program designed to prepare Designated Employer Representatives (DERs) to manage their organization’s DOT drug and alcohol testing program with accuracy, professionalism, and full compliance. This course covers the essential roles, responsibilities, and regulatory requirements DERs must understand when acting as the primary point of contact for all drug and alcohol testing procedures.
This course meets or exceeds the training expectations set by all major DOT-regulated agencies, including:
FMCSA – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
FAA – Federal Aviation Administration
PHMSA – Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
FRA – Federal Railroad Administration
USCG – United States Coast Guard
FTA – Federal Transit Administration
Your industry-specific course will be the only one you receive. You will not have access to all the courses listed above.
📚 Course Topics Include:
Overview of 49 CFR Part 40 and agency-specific regulations
DER responsibilities and authority in a DOT testing program
Managing pre-employment, random, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing
Reasonable suspicion processes and supervisor coordination
Handling refusals, positive results, and SAP referrals
Recordkeeping, confidentiality, and reporting compliance
🎓 Course Features:
100% online and self-paced for flexible learning
Accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile
Real-world scenarios, downloadable resources, and compliance checklists
Certificate of Completion issued upon successful course completion
Ideal for HR managers, safety coordinators, compliance officers, and business owners
📞Discounted rates available for group or company-wide training. Get your team enrolled today. Please contact support@5starworkforce.com for more information.
✅ This course is essential for any DOT-regulated employer to ensure that DERs are trained, prepared, and legally compliant in managing drug and alcohol testing programs.
DOT DER TRAINING COURSE
At 5 Star Workforce, all of our digital courses are delivered electronically and are accessible by invitation upon purchase. By enrolling in our online training programs, you agree to the following:
- You must provide the full first and last name of the individual who will be taking the course, along with a valid and active email address. This information is required to create your student profile, track progress and to generate a certificate of completion.
- Access to the course materials is granted via a secure digital portal, which may include video lessons, PDFs, quizzes, and certificates by email invitation.
- Courses are intended for individual use only and may not be shared, copied, or redistributed.
- Completion certificates will be issued only after all required modules and assessments are completed.
- Course access is non-transferable unless explicitly approved in writing.
- Some courses may be subject to expiration dates or access limits as stated in the course description.
- Certificates will be issued only to the named and registered participant upon successful completion of all required modules.
- Must purchase two course minimal
We are committed to providing quality, accurate, and up-to-date training in accordance with regulatory and industry standards.
