Video Overview
Reasonable Suspicion Training: Effects of Alcohol Misuse
Course Length: 11 Minutes English/12 Minutes Spanish
Video Runtime: 9:02 English/10:44 Spanish
Overview: Carriers with drivers who require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) need driver supervisors who are trained on alcohol misuse and drug use. They must be familiar with signs of probable misuse. This is an important first step in keeping unsafe, impaired drivers off the road. The Reasonable Suspicion Training curriculum is designed to help learners understand when a driver may be sent for testing and what to do after testing is required.
Alcohol can have various effects on a person's body and behavior. There are immediate effects that wear off in time and other health effects that can cause serious problems. Trained supervisors should know what to look for and what they should rule out when determining suspicion.
Reasonable Suspicion Training: Effects of Alcohol Misuse is designed to help driver supervisors understand the short and long-term effects of alcohol misuse.
Objectives:
After completing this training, learners will be able to:
- Explain how alcohol can negatively affect an individual
- Discuss the health effects caused by alcohol misuse
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol misuse
- Explain what must be ruled out for suspicion of alcohol misuse
Outline:
Reasonable Suspicion Training: Effects of Alcohol Misuse covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Navigation
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Alcohol Effects
- Immediate Effects of Misuse
- Brain Function
- Muscle Coordination
- Health Effects
- Brain
- Liver
- Heart
- Immune System
What to Look For
- Ask Questions
- Observe Warning Signs
- Changes in Behavior
- Changes at Home
- Isolation and Secrecy
- Changes in Work Performance
- Physical Appearance
- Determining Suspicion
- Determining Suspicion
- Medical Issues
Conclusion
Regulations Covered: 49 CFR Part 382
Copyright Date: 2023