USCG Certified Designated Employer Representative (C-DER) Training

This course prepares supervisors at maritime and shipping industry businesses regulated by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to serve as Designated Employer Representative (DER). Developed by the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), it covers the drug and alcohol testing procedures required under 49 CFR Part 40, plus the USCG-specific requirements of 46 CFR Parts 4, 5, and 16 — since DOT compliance alone isn't enough for USCG-regulated employers. Students gain a full understanding of the DER role, testing procedures, and DOT modal requirements needed to keep their workplace compliant, and earn C-DER certification upon completion.

Note: Course enrollment expires 12 months from purchase date; access to your account and certificates of completion remains available after that.

PHMSA Certified Designated Employer Representative (C-DER) Training

This course prepares supervisors at businesses that service pipelines or transport hazardous materials, regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), to serve as Designated Employer Representative (DER). Developed by the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), it covers the drug and alcohol testing procedures required under 49 CFR Part 40, plus the PHMSA-specific requirements of 49 CFR Part 199 — since DOT compliance alone isn't enough for PHMSA-regulated employers. Students gain a full understanding of the DER role, testing procedures, and DOT modal requirements needed to keep their workplace compliant, and earn C-DER certification upon completion.

Note: Course enrollment expires six months from purchase date; access to your account and certificates of completion remains available after that.

FMCSA DER Training (Designated Employer Representative)

Our FMCSA Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training course is designed specifically for employers, managers, and compliance professionals responsible for administering drug and alcohol testing programs for safety-sensitive employees regulated under FMCSA regulations (49 CFR Part 382 and 49 CFR Part 40).

As the DER, you serve as the employer's primary contact for all drug and alcohol testing matters and play a critical role in maintaining compliance with federal regulations. This training provides a practical understanding of DER responsibilities, including managing testing events, responding to positive test results and refusals, coordinating with collection sites, laboratories, Medical Review Officers (MROs), and ensuring proper documentation and recordkeeping.

Participants will learn how to manage pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing requirements while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance. The course also covers FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements, audit preparation, record retention, and employer responsibilities when violations occur.

Whether you are a new DER or an experienced compliance professional seeking a refresher, this course provides the knowledge and confidence needed to effectively oversee your company's FMCSA drug and alcohol testing program while protecting your organization from costly violations and compliance risks.