Certifications

BAT Certification

Advanced Medical Services trains and qualifies Breath Alcohol Technicians (BAT) and Evidential Breath Technicians (EBT) in accordance with the federal requirements.

BAT Certification Requirements:

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has specific regulations concerning the administration of Breath Alcohol Testing. All medical technicians who will be conducting this type of testing must be BAT qualified – a process which includes the following:

• Becoming knowledgeable about DOT agency regulations (49 CFR Part 40) and current EBT Procedure Guidelines
• Taking a qualification course conducted by a certified trainer
• Taking part in mock testing
• Passing a monitored proficiency demonstration

BAT Course Overview:

The course provided by AMS covers:

• An introduction to and overview of the DOT regulations
• Explanation of EBT methodology
• Test preparation
• Coverage of screening testing procedures
• Coverage of confirmation testing procedures
• Instruction regarding how to overcome obstacles to a test
• Instruction regarding record keeping and disclosure of information
• Hands on demonstration of the most commonly used testing equipment
• Eight hours of classroom training

Certification Standards

At the end of the BAT training course, each technician should be able to:

• Coherently explain the evidential breath test (EBT), including the methodology, actual operation, and calibration procedures
• Accurately describe breath analysis for alcohol content
• Explain DOT and Workplace alcohol testing programs
• Demonstrate how to collect a breath sample, interpret the result, and record the EBT data on an alcohol testing form

Upon graduation, each technician receives a certificate of qualification. This is valid for five years from the date of course completion.

Collector Certification

AMS has developed a specific course to comply with up-to-date DOT collector regulations. We offer this course in conjunction with BAT qualification for one low price in a single two day class.

Collector Certification Requirements:

According to DOT guidelines, all collectors must undergo basic knowledge and qualification training, plus proficiency training to become qualified collectors. This process includes:

• Becoming knowledgeable about DOT agency regulations (49 CFR Part 40) and current DOT Urine Specimen Collection Procedure Guidelines

• Taking a qualification course conducted by a certified trainer
• Taking part in mock testing
• Passing a monitored proficiency demonstration

Collector Course Overview

The course provided by AMS covers:

• An introduction to and overview of the DOT regulations
• Coverage of the history of drug and alcohol testing
• Explanation of the benefits of drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
• Test preparation
• Instruction regarding how to overcome problems with collection procedures
• Proficiency demonstrations
• Eight hours of classroom training

Certification Standards

At the end of the Collector training course, each technician should be able to:

• Explain minimum requirements necessary for performing collections, and describe the procedure for ensuring the integrity of the specimen collection process
• Demonstrate how to obtain a urine specimen, follow the chain of custody, and record the information on the Custody and Control form
• Show proficiency in proper urine specimen collection

Upon graduation, each technician receives a certificate of qualification. This is valid for five years from the date of course completion.