How To Start A Drug And Alcohol Testing Business
- Your dream of being your own boss is within reach, and this is the place to start!
- This online course will teach you everything you need to know to build and grow your own testing business — at a fraction of the cost of franchises.
- Course length: Approximately 1.5 hours
What you will learn?
This self-paced online course provides a complete overview of how to start and operate your own testing business, with no franchise fees and no royalties.
- How to create a business entity
- Initial startup costs
- Choosing your business model: mobile vs. fixed location
- Types of testing: drug, alcohol, or both? DOT vs. non-DOT
- Training requirements for you and your staff
- Setting up your collection site
- Site setup & security protocols
- Choosing and purchasing compliant equipment/supplies
- Laboratory setup & account requirements
- Required forms and documentation
- Differences between saliva & breath alcohol testing
- Marketing strategy & acquiring clients
- Pricing your services & drafting client contracts
BONUS Material
This course also includes several references and a FREE sample “Service Agreement”, which may be used as a template with your own customers when selling them your services.
Choose Your Training Course
This online course introduces the learner to the considerations necessary when opening a business that engages in Federal drug and alcohol testing.
How to Start a Drug & Alcohol Testing Business
$48.95
- Business setup, site planning, equipment, marketing, service agreement
Need Testing Devices?
Starting a new testing business? You’ll need approved testing devices.
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The JUPITER ALCOVISOR® for DOT ALCOHOL TESTING
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Important Notes
- The fee for this course does NOT include a monitor/trainer’s services or device proficiency demonstration.
- Per federal regulations, students must complete a hands-on proficiency training after finishing the online course.
- You are not qualified to perform collections until both components are complete.
- DOT rules require separate device proficiency training for each oral fluid collection device. If using multiple devices, a separate demo/training class fee applies for each.