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Department of Transportation (DOT) Breath Alcohol Technician Training

As a certified Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT), you will be able to perform US Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated breath

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(109 Ratings)
Description

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Describe breath analysis for alcohol content.

  2. Explain Evidentiary Breath Tester (EBT) methodology, operation, calibration, and calibration checks.

  3. Explain the DOT transportation workplace alcohol testing program.

  4. Demonstrate the procedures for obtaining a breath sample and interpreting and recording EBT results.

  5. Demonstrate proficiency in operating the EBT that you will be using for testing.

  6. Demonstrate proficiency in performing calibrations and calibration checks on the EBT that you will be using for testing.

 

Take note:

  • This course is compliant with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and includes training for both alcohol screening and confirmation testing procedures. 

  • This course has been developed in accordance with the LifeLoc Phoenix 6.0 Evidential Breath Testing Device (EBT)

  • All course resources and learning materials will be available through SureHire’s online Learning Management System

  • This is a graded course; assessment includes post-course work to be completed online including an online examination and proficiency demonstration via webcam

     

What you'll learn?
  • Qualified DOT Breath Alcohol Technician
  • Describe breath analysis for alcohol content.
  • Explain Evidentiary Breath Tester (EBT) methodology, operation, calibration and calibration checks.
  • Explain the DOT workplace alcohol testing program.
  • Demonstrate the procedures for obtaining a breath sample and interpreting and recording EBT results.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in operating the EBT that you will be using for testing.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in performing calibrations and calibration checks on the EBT that you will be using for testing.

Course Content
27 Lectures 01:18 Hours

  • Introduction and Overview 00:16:00
  • Common Terms

  • EBT Methodology 00:15:00
  • Knowledge Check

  • Preparing for Testing 00:12:00
  • Knowledge Check

  • Conducting a Screening Test 00:10:00
  • Knowledge Check

  • Conducting a Confirmation Test 00:10:00
  • Knowledge Check

  • Obstacles to Completing a Test 00:10:00
  • Knowledge Check

  • Disclosure of Information and Keeping Records 00:05:00
  • Knowledge Check

  • 49 CFR Part 40
  • DOT Agency - USCG Drug Alcohol Program Facts
  • DOT Conforming Products
  • US Dot Post-Accident Testing
  • Sample DOT Alcohol Test Form
  • DOT FMCSA Clearinghouse Fact Sheet

  • Proficiency Testing
  • Sample Donor Information
  • Live Webcam Training Requirements
  • Training Checklist and Supply list
  • Negative Screening Scenario
  • Positive Screening Result Verbiage

  • Final Exam
Prerequisites
  • Certified Lifeloc Operator and Calibration Technician Certification
  • Device Proficiency Certificate for the DOT Approved EBT (required for proficiency testing)
Student feedback
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  • TA
    Test Account
    20-Oct-2021
  • KP
    Kristine Porras
    22-Oct-2021
  • GC
    Grisel Carrete
    30-Oct-2021
    The course is very detailed and explains all of the required information.
  • JP
    Julie Phillips
    02-Nov-2021
  • TF
    Toddy Feng
    03-Nov-2021
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    07-Nov-2021
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    22-Nov-2021
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    23-Nov-2021
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    27-Nov-2021
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    02-Dec-2021
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    Christine Lambert
    08-Dec-2021
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    18-Jan-2022
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    25-Jan-2022
  • 18
    1416591 84c1fc756
    11-Feb-2022
    Lots of technical difficulties experienced with this training - put a large delay on my certification. IT problems such as my assignment being erased, and not being able to be marked as "complete" because I emailed in and did not request the proficiency testing in this site.
  • KR
    Karissa Rendall
    14-Feb-2022
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    need more videos. some people don't learn with lots of words.
  • 7E
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  • 5B
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    useful and organized
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  • 14
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    Course was good
  • F8
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    very instructive
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  • EB
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    Good base of knowledge.
  • AA
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    Easy to understand
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    Sara Hamilton
    14-Sep-2022
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    good
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    Course covers a lot, but there are far too many acronyms.
  • 76
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    31-Oct-2022
    Good information
  • 20
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    07-Nov-2022
    Great course. I had some issues with the play on videos as they did not flow with the audio.
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    very helpful and laid out great
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  • CC
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    Very informative.
  • A8
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    it was a good course
  • C9
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    19-Dec-2022
    well done
  • 98
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    23-Dec-2022
    n/a
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    03-Jan-2023
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  • 75
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    Great
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  • A5
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    Throughout explanations for the procedures of the course.
  • E2
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  • AC
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    28-Feb-2023
    the course is quite knowledgeable and help me to learn the DOT rules and regulations for alchol testing.
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    02-Mar-2023
  • BP
    Brady Pinksen
    07-Mar-2023
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    Shelby Singbeil
    08-Mar-2023
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    Tessa Hromyk
    14-Mar-2023
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    16-Mar-2023
    The narrative was too fast, impossible to take note without rewinding it. I wish it could have been available in French. Failing a quiz jeopardizes the entire course
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    02-May-2023
    Good course. Flowed well. A little confusing to navigate at the end
  • 32
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    03-May-2023
  • B8
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    08-May-2023
    good course
  • 94
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  • 2A
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    NA
  • 9A
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    17-May-2023
    This course would be much easier to do if we had in-person instructors so that we could ask questions and get immediate feedback.
  • 60
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    NA
  • A8
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    25-May-2023
  • 21
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    25-May-2023
    The course did not recognize most training & required paperwork & requirements for use of mouthwash was not expressed at start of course.
  • 9B
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    01-Jun-2023
  • 15
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    08-Jun-2023
    The course material was good.
  • 7F
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    09-Jun-2023
    very well done
  • 9C
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    Excellent
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    Jessica Fortier
    18-Jul-2023
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Skill Level Beginner
Lessons 27
Delivery Method Online
Language English
Certificate Yes
Last updated: Jan 03 2026