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Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) and
Screen Test Technician (STT)
(§40.213)
Medical Review Officer (MRO)
(§40.121)
− Training on Error
− Proficiency Demonstration
1. Credentials: None
2. Basic Information
− Part 40
− Current DOT Guidance
3. Qualifications Training
− DOT Model BAT or STT Course
− Part 40 Alcohol Testing Procedures
− Operation of Alcohol Screen Device (ASD) for STT
− Operation of Evidential Breath Testing (EBT) Device
for BATs
− BAT/STT Professionalism
4. Initial Proficiency Demonstration
− BATs Conduct Seven (7) Error-Free Mock
Collections Using Devices that Will Be Used
− STTs Conduct Five (5) Error-Free Mock Collections
Using Devices that Will Be Used
− Monitored
5. Refresher Training (Minimum Every 5 Years)
− Qualification Training
− Proficiency Demonstration
6. Error Correction Training (within 30 Days of Error)
− Training on Error
− Proficiency Demonstration -- Three Consecutive
Error-Free Mock Collections-
Monitored
1. Credentials: A Licensed Physician (Medical Doctor or
Doctor of Osteopathy)
2. Basic Knowledge
− Knowledgeable of and Clinical Experience in
Controlled Substance Abuse Disorders
− Detailed Knowledge of Alternative Medical
Explanations for Laboratory Drug Test Results
− Knowledge of Adulterated and Substituted Specimens
− Knowledge of Medical Causes for Invalid Test
Results
− Part 40
− DOT MRO Guidelines
− DOT Agency Regulations (i.e., FTA)
− Keep Current
3. Qualifications Training
− Urine Specimen Collections
− Chain of Custody, Reporting, Records
− Interpretation of Drug and Validity Test Results
− Role and Responsibility of MRO
− Interaction with DERs, SAPs, etc.
− Part 40
− DOT Agency Rules (i.e., FTA)
Chapter 5. Training 5-13 August 2002