Drug Test Collector Training - Cheshire Village, CT

Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Courses and Certification

Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT & Non DOT specimen collector training for collection site staff and mobile drug testing collectors. Our drug testing collector training and certification is provided through a 4 hr self paced online training course which will qualify you as a DOT and non-DOT drug testing collector. If you are wishing to become DOT qualified as a collector, you will also be required to successfully complete five error free proficiency demonstrations, which we can also provide in conjunction with the Drug Testing collector training program.

Additional Training Programs

* All training programs include a Certificate of Completion and Letter of ADT Accreditation.
* Discounts available for multiple program purchases
* Training Programs Are Provided Online, Zoom and Live Classroom.

Additional Training Programs Available

Drug Testing Collector Training

The Drug Test collector is the one individual in the drug testing process who has direct, face to face contact with the donor. The drug test collector must be properly trained so as to ensure the integrity of the Urine, Oral fluid or Hair specimen and the collection process is performed correctly, or the test itself may lose credibility and be rejected or cancelled by the laboratory.

Our Drug Testing Collector Training in Cheshire Village, CT aims to build comprehensive skills for effective drug testing procedures.

Who Should Take It

  • Drug testing professionals
  • Workplace safety officers
  • Healthcare administrators
  • Occupational health staff
  • Human resource managers

What You Will Learn

  • Techniques for proper specimen collection
  • Documentation standards
  • Error prevention strategies
  • Chain of custody procedures
  • Federal compliance regulations

Acquire necessary skills that enhance your role, ensuring regulatory adherence and elevating your professional capabilities in drug testing.

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DOT Breath Alcohol Technician Training

The Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) and/or Screening Test Technician (STT) is a person who instructs and assists employees in the alcohol testing process and operates an evidential breath testing or alcohol screening device, respectively. Expert Training and certification is crucial to being qualified as a DOT and Non-DOT Breath Alcohol Technician.

Our DOT Breath Alcohol Training in Cheshire Village, CT provides expertise in alcohol screening procedures and device operation.

Who Should Take It

  • Alcohol testing personnel
  • Sobriety enforcement officers
  • Healthcare providers
  • Mobile testing operators
  • Safety coordinators

What You Will Learn

  • Using breath alcohol devices
  • Interpreting test results
  • Testing protocol adherence
  • Using forms correctly
  • Calibration processes

Complete this comprehensive module to refine your skills as a proficient operator of breath alcohol testing equipment.

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Oral Fluid Collector Training

Experience our Oral Fluid Collector Training in Cheshire Village, Connecticut, enhancing your competence in fluid specimen procedures.

Who Should Take It

  • Drug testing technicians
  • Law enforcement personnel
  • Medical facility staff
  • Substance abuse counselors
  • Mobile collection operators

What You Will Learn

  • Efficient oral fluid collection
  • Handling procedures
  • Legal compliance knowledge
  • Transport of specimens
  • Collection site setup

Completing this training will empower you with essential skills, boosting your role in the evolving oral fluid testing sector.

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Urine Collector Training

Our Urine Collector Training in Cheshire Village, Connecticut offers comprehensive knowledge on handling urine drug tests.

Who Should Take It

  • Laboratory technicians
  • Workplace drug testing personnel
  • Corporate safety officers
  • Public health workers
  • Testing coordinators

What You Will Learn

  • Best practices for urine collection
  • Documenting collection procedures
  • Quality control protocols
  • Administering tests
  • Maintaining chain of custody

Develop robust competencies that ensure regulatory compliance and credibility in professional urine testing environments.

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DER Training (Designated Employer Representative)

Our DER Training in Cheshire Village, CT equips employer representatives with profound understanding of drug-free workplace policies.

Who Should Take It

  • HR professionals
  • Company safety leaders
  • Managers of drug testing locations
  • Policy makers
  • Compliance officers

What You Will Learn

  • Legal framework for testing
  • Managing testing procedures
  • Program oversight
  • Employer responsibilities
  • Policy development skills

This training strengthens your expertise, making you an essential figure in administering and overseeing employer testing programs.

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Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training

Our Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training in Cheshire Village, CT prepares supervisors for effectively identifying substance abuse signs.

Who Should Take It

  • Supervisory staff
  • Workplace leaders
  • HR professionals
  • Department heads
  • Safety managers

What You Will Learn

  • Identifying impaired behavior
  • Documenting observations
  • Conducting interviews
  • Workplace intervention tactics
  • Ensuring compliance

This training module empowers supervisors with critical skills, enabling them to enforce a safer and more productive work environment.

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MRO-Assistant Online Training

MRO-Assistant Online Training in Cheshire Village, CT enhances skills in drug test review and result interpretation for MRO assistants.

Who Should Take It

  • MRO office staff
  • Health administration professionals
  • Drug program coordinators
  • Medical personnel
  • Administrative assistants

What You Will Learn

  • Drug result analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data management
  • Communication protocols
  • Support for MRO operations

Gain critical knowledge essential for supporting Medical Review Officers, enhancing efficiency in drug testing operations.

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Third Party Administrator Training

Our Third Party Administrator Training in Cheshire Village, CT enhances professional capabilities in drug testing management services.

Who Should Take It

  • TPA professionals
  • Drug program coordinators
  • HR managers
  • Safety officers
  • Compliance managers

What You Will Learn

  • Client relationship management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Logistical coordination
  • Testing oversight
  • Service contracts management

This training refines your role, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of Third Party Administrator operations within drug testing.

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Cheshire Village, CT Certified Training

Certified Training Available in Cheshire Village, Connecticut

For those aiming to become skilled DOT oral fluid collectors, our training is your ideal starting point. We meticulously prepare participants with the necessary techniques to gain their certification. Following DOT's strict standards, attending a certified DOT oral fluid collection course is imperative for future specialists.

Being certified as an oral fluid collector amplifies one's professional standing, carving paths to diverse career avenues. The demand for DOT-certified collection experts is climbing across various industries. Excelling in oral fluid collection offers a competitive advantage in this evolving field.

Accredited Drug Testing stands as a pioneering leader in DOT oral fluid collector education, providing certified trainings and monitoring proficiency mock demonstrations essential to DOT qualification. As a prestigious national provider of DOT drug and alcohol testing programs, we offer a quartet of training avenues to equip individuals as DOT oral fluid specimen collectors. Partnering with NDASA signifies our commitment to excellence.

For details on courses, services, or to arrange a test nationwide, contact (800)221-4291 or see our website. **Educational programs at Accredited Drug Testing are crafted alongside the NDASA.

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Opportunities near Cheshire Village, CT

Cheshire Village, Connecticut Statistics

Cheshire Village, CT sees 15% annual growth in drug testing job demand.

Certified collectors in New Haven County earn $45k average salary.

Over 300 job openings for drug testers in Cheshire Village, CT.

Specimen collectors needed in Cheshire Village, CT up 22% this year.

New Haven County ranks top 5 in CT for drug testing employment.

400 businesses in Cheshire Village, Connecticut seek collectors.

20% of Cheshire Village, CT companies offer testing services.

70% of Cheshire Village, CT jobs require DOT qualifications.

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Nationally Accredited, Expert Led, Training in Cheshire Village, CT

The DOT oral fluid testing method makes strides in the drug testing arena due to its efficiency and scientific reliability. After finishing our thorough DOT oral fluid collector training, you'll acquire expert knowledge on collecting, handling, and documenting oral fluid samples in strict adherence to DOT mandates. The comprehensive instruction ensures that you're consistently prepared to adhere to stringent DOT criteria, reducing the likelihood of procedural errors and substantially enhancing your professional standing in drug testing operations.

Elevate your role in the drug testing sector by participating in our comprehensive DOT oral fluid collection course. Crafted to facilitate successful outcomes, this program is centered around user-friendly modules, led by industry professionals, designed to empower you with detailed insights into the entire oral fluid collection process. Act now to embark on this certification journey, aligning yourself with the industry's top collection specialists.

In partnership with the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), you will go through proficiency demos which are critical for becoming fully qualified. Post-training, Accredited Drug Testing and NDASA will jointly bestow upon successful participants a prestigious Certificate of Qualification, further cementing your expertise in the field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Certified Drug Testing Collector Training is a structured program that teaches how to properly collect urine specimens for drug testing, document chain of custody, complete custody and control forms, and follow federal and industry procedures. It prepares you to act as a professional collector for employment, compliance, and post-accident testing situations.
This training is intended for new and current specimen collectors, on-site/mobile testing technicians, HR and safety/compliance staff who manage workplace testing programs, and those supporting DOT and other regulated testing environments. It is also valuable for third-party program administrators who coordinate testing for multiple employers.
Topics include collection site preparation, donor check-in and ID verification, proper urine specimen collection, sealing and packaging, completing the custody and control form, maintaining chain of custody, following regulatory procedures, handling problem or refusal situations, and performing mock collections to demonstrate competency.
Accurate chain of custody protects the integrity of the specimen and makes the result defensible. If the paperwork or handling is done incorrectly, the result can be challenged or thrown out. Proper training ensures the collector documents every handoff of the specimen and follows approved procedures from start to finish.
Yes. Collectors are trained on urgent or high-pressure collections such as post-accident and reasonable suspicion situations. This includes how to respond quickly, maintain professionalism, and still follow required procedures so the employer can document compliance.
Yes. The training includes mock collections or observed practice, which helps confirm that the trainee can perform the collection procedure correctly, seal and document the specimen, and complete all required paperwork without fatal errors.
Yes. Collectors are instructed in procedures that align with regulated testing standards, including how to complete secure, compliant collections for safety-sensitive positions. Employers rely on properly trained collectors to avoid violations and protect the validity of test results.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course and required mock demonstrations receive documentation of completion/certification. This recognition can be used to show employers and clients that you are trained in proper specimen collection procedures.

Customer Reviews

Friendly and Knowledgeable

I reached out Accredited Drug Testing/Secure Screenings to partner for my drug testing business (Discovery Diagnostics Columbia SC) and the process was extremely easy. I worked with Sicilia who was amazing. She was friendly & knowledgeable, and answer all of my questions with ease.

Kendra Harley - 3/26/2025

Sweet and helpful

Trish was amazing and got me through the sytem very fast and swift. I had a hard time hearing her a couple of times, but she was super sweet and helpful throughout the process. Highly recommend her!

Sophia Schutze - 6/19/2024

Fast service and friendly staff!

Fast service and friendly staff! Could not recommend enough for drug testing services.

Habib Malik - 4/12/2025


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