DOT Substance Abuse Professional
DOT Substance Abuse Professional
SAP OVERVIEW
Why Do You Need a SAP?
A qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) must evaluate DOT safety-sensitive employees who violate drug and alcohol regulations. The SAP assesses the employee’s situation and recommends treatment or education to ensure they are fit to return to work safely. This process is mandatory for reentry into safety-sensitive roles, supporting both compliance and employee recovery. Our SAP services are available in all 50 states and follow DOT and ODAPC guidelines.
Who Needs an SAP?
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA): Engineers, Conductors, Dispatchers, Track workers, Signal maintainers, Yardmasters
Federal Transit Administration (FTA): Bus/train operators, Maintenance workers, Dispatchers, Security staff, Control center workers
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Pilots, Flight attendants, Mechanics, Air traffic controllers, Dispatchers, Ground crew
The United States Coast Guard (USCG): Vessel crew, Captains, Deckhands, Engineers (with mariner credentials)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): CDL drivers, Owner-operators, Mechanics who test-drive CMVs
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA): Pipeline operators, Maintenance workers, Hazmat handlers, Emergency responders
Return To Duty Process
The Return-to-Duty (RTD) process is a structured protocol by SAPs to ensure DOT safety-sensitive employees meet compliance and readiness standards before returning to work after a drug or alcohol violation. This structured process ensures compliance and confirms the employee's readiness to safely resume duties through a SAP follow-up evaluation after completing the required program.
Designate SAP
Initial Evaluation
Treatment or Education Recommendation
Follow-Up SAP Evaluation
Follow-Up
Testing Plan
Return To Duty Test
Price and Appointments
Steps to Get Started
One-Time Payment: $550.00
Payment Plans: 2 payments of $275.00
The first payment is due at the initial evaluation.
Accepted Payments:
Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Klarna
Appointments: Optumus Wellness provides virtual meetings nationwide.
Employers
At Optumus Wellness LLC, we strictly follow all DOT rules and regulations. As a reminder, DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.289 states that employers are not required to provide a SAP evaluation or any recommended education or treatment for employees who have violated DOT drug and alcohol regulations. Payment responsibility for SAP evaluations and services lies between employers and employees, potentially influenced by labor agreements and healthcare benefits.
Before allowing an employee to return to a DOT safety-sensitive position after a violation, employers must ensure the employee has been evaluated by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and has successfully completed all SAP-recommended steps.
If you need any additional information, please visit www.transportation.gov.