SAP Fact Sheet

SAP Training and Experience Requirements

Department of Transportation
49 CFR Part 40 (Alcohol and Drug Testing)

In accordance with The Department of Transportation's Revised Rules as of August 2001 (49 CFR Part 40 {Alcohol and Drug Testing}), the role of the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP); following a determination that the employee has violated prohibitions in these rules (i.e., tests at 0.04 BAC or greater, test positive for a controlled substance {marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates or PCP} and other violations), the employer must remove the employee from and cannot return the employee to a safety-sensitive function until, (a) the employee undergoes evaluation. (The regulations require a SAP to recommend assistance for every employee who has a violation.) (b) The substance abuse professional determines that the employee has successfully complied with the recommended course of action.

1. SAP conducts evaluation of employee who has engaged in prohibited conduct.

2. SAP determines if employee needs assistance with the alcohol misuse (or illegal drug) problem. The QSAP must provide appropriate documentation direct to the DER.

3. SAP refers for treatment and/or rehabilitation as appropriate. At a minimum, the QSAP a Substance Abuse Education and Awareness Program.

4. The SAP cannot conduct counseling, treatment, education or refer to affiliated facility.

5. SAP must conduct follow-up evaluation to determine if employee has complied with recommendations for assistance.

6. SAP will establish follow-up testing regimen. May recommend drug/alcohol testing for those employees who have poly-substance abuse problems. Must recommend at least six tests in the first year. May recommend continuation of testing up to sixty months. The SAP may recommend "continuing care" regimen (aftercare, supportive outpatient, 12-Step, etc). Letter format to the DER

7. SAP is a licensed physician, Social Worker, Psychologist, Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) or a drug and alcohol counselor certified by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Certification Commission (NAADAC); or by the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (ICRC); or by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates/Master Addictions Counselor (NBCC). He must have knowledge and experience in diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse disorders and must have knowledge of and be familiar with these regulations and guidelines. Must successfully complete qualification training and testing process as of 1-01-04.

John H. Baxter meets the qualification (credentials), and has completed the training and satisfactorily completed a SAP exam.

Experienced Professionals

John H. Baxter has more than 25 years experience in the substance abuse field as a; counselor, drug-free workplace consultant, EAP and other educational and support provider for employers.

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