Reasonable Suspicion Testing: What Supervisors Need to Know

Course Length: 90 minutes

Content Length: 150 minutes (includes 60 minutes of material for study outside of the online course)

Overview: Section 382.603 requires that all persons designated to supervise drivers receive at least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse and an additional 60 minutes of training on controlled substances use. This required training is used by supervisors to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists to require a driver to undergo testing under Sec. 382.307.

This course is designed to help all persons designated to supervise Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers gain confidence in regards to their reasonable suspicion testing responsibilities. Specifically, it helps fulfill the Reasonable Suspicion/Alcohol & Drug training requirements in 49 CFR Part 382.603 by:

Covering 30 minutes of training on the prohibitions and the reasonable suspicion process,
Covering 30 minutes of training on the effects of alcohol misuse,
Covering 30 minutes of training on the effects of drug use, and
Providing access to additional, offline training of:

30 minutes on alcohol misuse, and
30 minutes on drug use.

NOTE: This course is not designed to fully satisfy the regulations by itself. Trainers may need to provide the learner with supplemental materials, such as a copy of the company policy, and verify the learner has satisfied the time requirements set forth in 49 CFR Part 382.603 in order to be regulatory compliant.

Objectives:

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

Describe the regulations that apply to reasonable suspicion testing, including the alcohol and drug prohibitions
Identify the five steps in the reasonable suspicion process and explain how to successfully execute each step
Recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse and drug use and describe what to look for when determining reasonable suspicion

Outline:

J. J. Keller's Reasonable Suspicion Testing: What Supervisors Need to Know covers the following topics:

Rules & Regulations

Who is Covered by the Regulations
The Prohibitions
CSA/Controlled Substances & Alcohol BASIC

The Reasonable Suspicion Process

Observation
Confirmation
Documentation
Confrontation
Testing

Effects of Alcohol Misuse

Alcohol
Signs & Symptoms of Use
Health Effects
How Alcohol Impairs Driving Abilities
What to Look for When Determining Reasonable Suspicion

Effects of Drug Use

Classes of Drugs
Marijuana
Cocaine
Amphetamines
Opiates
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Over-the-Counter & Prescription Medications

What Next?

Violating the Prohibitions
Alcohol & Drug Testing Records
Providing Help

Conclusion

Required Additional Reading on the effects of alcohol misuse and drug use