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(d) Not currently enrolled in mandatory SUD treatment, if using a Soldier or in substance abuse rehabilitation, if using a civilian.
(e) Not have a conviction
or other adverse finding, or be under investigation, for abuse of substance (illegal drug, controlled drug, alcohol or other) related offenses or misconduct when the underlying facts occurred within the last 3 years.
(2) Certification. DOT Drug Test Collectors must be certified to perform their duties by successfully completing the
DA DOT Drug Test Collector CTP, a standardized course of instruction and evaluation.
(3) Recertification. DOT Drug Test Collectors must recertify every 5 years by successfully completing the current DA DOT Drug Test Collector CTP.
(4) Error Correction Training.
(a) A DOT Drug Test Collector should receive error correction training within 30 days of being notified of making an error in the collection process that causes a collection to be cancelled or makes the specimen untestable. Error correction training is explained at 49 CFR, Part 40, Subpart C. If the collector does not complete error correction training within 30 days of notification, the collector is no longer authorized to conduct DOT collections until the training is completed. Error correction training must be administered by a qualified collector as explained in 49 CFR, Part 40, Subpart C. The qualified collector, who conducts
the error correction training, must attest in writing that the training was completed and the mock collections were error free. The supervisor of the collector receiving the error correction training will review and retain this document for 3 years.
(b) The ASAP managers may revoke the certification of any DOT Drug Test Collector for an excessive number of discrepancies in drug testing collection procedures, UA specimens, or on associated forms. However, if the DOT Drug
Test Collector is military, the ASAP manager must immediately notify their commander in writing of such revocation and the reasons for it.
c. STT and IBAT. STTs and IBATs must meet the qualification training requirements of 49 CFR, Part 40, Subpart J prior to collecting any specimens for DOT alcohol tests. Refresher training and error correction training requirements are also described in this Subpart.
d. The DOT drug test collectors, STTs, and IBATs are encouraged to volunteer to be added to the random drug testing pool.
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