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Reasonable Suspicion Training Non-DOT 
(General Industry)

Learn to Recognize the Signs of Drug and Alcohol Misuse in the Workplace

Prepare Your Supervisors to Recognize and Respond to Signs of Drug and Alcohol Misuse

When workplace safety is at stake, supervisors need to know what to look for—and how to respond appropriately.

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Certified Training Solutions' online Non-DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training equips supervisors, managers, HR professionals, and workplace leaders with the knowledge to recognize potential signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol misuse, document objective observations, and understand the appropriate steps when reasonable suspicion testing may be warranted.

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Through realistic, interactive scenarios and knowledge checks, participants develop practical skills they can apply in real workplace situations.

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100% online. Self-paced. Available 24/7. Only $44.99 per person.

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​This course is also appropriate for employees at all levels — giving learners knowledge of the common drugs of abuse and of alcohol misuse and the dangers of substance use and abuse in the workplace.

Non-DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training

Online Training | Approximately 1.5 Hours | Certificate of Completion

  • Interactive, real-world workplace scenarios

  • Drug and alcohol signs and symptoms

  • Documentation and supervisor responsibilities

  • Convenient, self-paced online learning

  • Certificate available upon successful completion

DOT-Covered Supervisor Training

This online training course will assist supervisors, managers, and company officials in determining whether reasonable suspicion exists to require the employee to submit to a Reasonable Suspicion drug or alcohol test.

2-hour training (60 mins on drug indicators + 60 mins on alcohol indicators)

Training Multiple Supervisors or Employees?

Certified Training Solutions offers personalized pricing for organizations that need reasonable suspicion training for multiple supervisors or employees.

Whether you are training a small team or a larger workforce, contact us to discuss your training needs and request a group price quote.

Do you have 10 or more supervisors or employees that need training? 

What will you learn?

This course covers both best practices and federal guideline-informed training content (modeled after DOT standards but applicable to all employers, industries, and drug-free workplace programs):

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  • This course teaches supervisors how to properly identify, document, and respond to drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace

  • Supervisor's role and responsibilities in making Reasonable Suspicion determinations

  • Required observations before initiating a test

  • Signs & symptoms of alcohol use & drug abuse and prohibited substance use

  • Alcohol's effects on the body, stages of intoxication, and testing methods

  • Alcohol misuse: binge drinking, abuse, poisoning, and hangovers

  • Costs and dangers of drug abuse

  • Health and safety impacts of drug use

  • Proper steps when testing is needed

  • Documentation best practices

  • Confidentiality & compliance concerns

  • Real-life simulations/interactive role-play scenarios in each module to reinforce the learner's grasp of information and decision-making skills in reasonable suspicion situations

Course Features

  • Includes interactive, realistic role-play simulations to prepare supervisors and leaders for real-world reasonable suspicion situations in the workplace.

  • Each module includes a quiz to assess the learner's grasp of the course material.

  • Certificate awarded immediately upon completion.

  • Best-practices training is modeled after DOT standards.

  • 100% Online & self-paced; available 24/7.

  • Average duration: 1.5 hours  (completion time varies by person).

  • Course is available for 30 days from date of purchase - Please complete the course within 30 days.

  • Must purchase an individual course for each person - Course sharing is not allowed.

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Only $44.99

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Non-DOT reasonable suspicion training?

Non-DOT reasonable suspicion training helps supervisors and workplace leaders recognize potential signs of drug or alcohol misuse, document objective observations, and understand appropriate workplace response procedures.
 

How long does the online course take?

The course takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete, although actual completion time varies by learner.
 

Is the course available online?

Yes. The course is self-paced and available online 24/7, allowing participants to train at a convenient time and location.
 

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants can access a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
 

The course is intended primarily for supervisors, managers, HR professionals, safety personnel, and other workplace leaders who may need to respond to suspected drug or alcohol misuse.
 

Is Non-DOT training the same as DOT supervisor training?

No. DOT-covered employers have specific supervisor training requirements. This Non-DOT course should not be treated as a substitute for applicable DOT-required training.
 

Are group discounts available?

Yes. Organizations training multiple supervisors or employees can request a personalized group price quote.
 

Can I track my employees' progress through training?

Yes. Organizations that purchase group training can receive manager access to our Learning Management System (LMS). This allows designated managers to log in and monitor their group's training progress, making it easier to track participation and completion.
 

What can I do with LMS manager access?

With manager permissions, you can:

  • See which users have accepted their course invitations.

  • Monitor individual learners' training progress.

  • Print certificates of completion.

  • Run reports to review your group's training activity and completion status.
     

These tools help simplify training administration and make it easier to keep track of employee and supervisor training.
 

Will I receive copies of my employees' certificates?

Yes, Each student and manager will receive the certificates by email immediately after successfully completing the course. In addition, managers with the appropriate LMS permissions can log in to print individual certificates as needed.
 

Can I run reports on my group's training progress?

Yes. Managers with LMS access can run reports to review their group's progress and completion status. This helps employers identify who has completed training and who may still need to finish.

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