Free DER training for every Unity client
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COMPLIMENTARY FOR ALL UNITY CLIENTS
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Your next step toward more confident program management starts here. Unity's partnership with Drug Test Training gives every Unity client access to free DER training.
Claim your complimentary DER trainingSix agencies. Training for your program.
Explore the course that matches your regulated operations, then contact Unity to arrange complimentary access. Course pages show public pricing; Unity clients should request their free training through Unity.
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What does DOT require a DER to do?
A DER is authorized to receive testing communications, make required program decisions, and promptly remove employees from safety-sensitive duties when required, either directly or through another responsible person. Read DOT's DER definition.
Who can serve as our DER?
The employer may serve personally or appoint an actual employee. The person needs authority to act, not simply a title. See DOT's guidance on DER appointments.
How can Unity support our DER as a TPA intermediary?
Unity can support your employer-designated DER with program administration and, when your organization authorizes it, act as a C/TPA intermediary for the testing information permitted by 49 CFR 40.345 and Appendix H. This can include transmitting MRO drug test results to your DER, subject to the same confidentiality and timing requirements that apply to direct transmission. Your employer retains responsibility for compliance and the DER's required decisions and actions; Unity's intermediary role does not replace your DER. See 49 CFR 40.15. Read the C/TPA intermediary provisions in 49 CFR 40.345.
Does completing a course transfer our employer responsibilities?
No. Education helps your team understand its duties; it does not transfer those duties to the training provider or guarantee compliance. Your organization remains responsible for its program, including when it uses service agents.
What happens after a verified positive drug test?
Great question! That's exactly the kind of moment you want to prepare for before the phone rings. Become a Unity client and take advantage of complimentary DER training through Drug Test Training, so your next move is informed, not improvised. Let's get your team ready.
Why are there six different DER courses?
Part 40 provides common testing procedures, while each agency has rules for the employers and operations it regulates. Drug Test Training offers separate FMCSA, FAA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, and USCG courses so learners can focus on their program.
Which course should we choose?
Choose the course for the agency governing your covered operations: FMCSA for motor carriers, FAA for aviation, FTA for transit, FRA for rail, PHMSA for pipelines, or USCG for maritime operations. If your organization operates under multiple agencies, contact Unity to discuss the relevant courses.
Do we need to complete all six courses?
Select training relevant to the programs you administer. The six courses are agency-specific options, not a universal six-course requirement. Unity can help you identify the appropriate starting point.