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According to 49 CFR 40.213, Screening Test Technicians (STTs) and Breath Alcohol Technicians (BATs) must meet the following specific and practical requirements before performing alcohol testing:
* Knowledge of Procedures: You must know current DOT alcohol testing procedures and guidance, keep current on any changes, and subscribe to the ODAPC email list-serve.
* Qualification Training: You must complete qualification training using the DOT Model BAT or STT Course (or an equivalent course approved by ODAPC). This training must cover the specific testing devices you will use, teach you how to maintain the testing process integrity, ensure employee privacy, and avoid offensive or inappropriate conduct. The instructor must have at least one year of experience conducting DOT tests or training, or have completed a "train the trainer" course.
* Initial Proficiency Demonstration: After training, you must pass consecutive error-free mock tests monitored and evaluated in writing by a qualified instructor—specifically, seven for BATs or five for STTs. STTs using color-change devices must also prove they can correctly read those color changes.
* Timing: All initial qualification and proficiency requirements must be completed before you begin performing STT or BAT duties.
* Refresher Training: You must retake and complete full qualification and proficiency training at least once every five years.
* Error Correction Training: If you make a mistake that causes an alcohol test to be cancelled (a fatal or uncorrected flaw), you must complete error correction training within 30 days of notification. This targets the specific error area, requires three consecutive error-free mock tests (one uneventful and two related to the error), and must be documented in writing by a qualified instructor.
* Documentation: You must maintain documentation proving you meet all these requirements and provide it upon request to DOT agency representatives, employers, and C/TPAs.
*(Note: Law enforcement officers certified by state or local governments to conduct breath alcohol testing using the specific device are deemed qualified BATs and do not need to complete these separate training requirements.)*