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What is the DOT & DNA Collection Training Course?
The DOT & DNA Collection Training Course at Empowering Healthcare Training Center is a dual-certification program designed to equip students with the skills and credentials to perform both Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing and DNA specimen collection for legal and clinical use.
This comprehensive course provides hands-on, step-by-step instruction covering every aspect of professional specimen collection — from proper identification and documentation to maintaining chain of custody and ensuring sample integrity. Students learn to conduct urine drug screens that comply with federal 49 CFR Part 40 DOT regulations, as well as DNA buccal swab collections used in paternity, forensic, and ancestry testing.
Whether working in a healthcare facility, occupational health clinic, mobile testing service, or independent collection site, graduates of this course are fully prepared to deliver accurate, confidential, and compliant collection services across multiple testing fields.
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Duties of a DOT & DNA Collector
Professionally trained collectors play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy, legality, and reliability of every test result. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to perform a wide range of responsibilities, including:
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Explaining collection procedures clearly to clients and donors
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Performing urine drug and alcohol collections according to DOT standards
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Conducting DNA (buccal swab) collections for paternity, legal, or medical testing
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Maintaining the chain of custody throughout all specimen handling processes
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Completing and verifying Custody and Control Forms (CCFs) and documentation
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Labeling, sealing, and packaging specimens for secure transport to certified laboratories
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Preventing specimen tampering and maintaining strict confidentiality
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Managing test site organization, record-keeping, and compliance audits
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Coordinating with employers, laboratories, and Medical Review Officers (MROs)
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Educating clients on the testing process while maintaining professionalism and discretion
At Empowering Healthcare Training Center, we train our students to uphold the highest standards of accuracy, ethics, and professionalism, ensuring that each graduate is fully prepared to meet industry expectations and compliance regulations.