Current Part 40 practice
Course material is checked against Part 40, DOT agency rules, the SAP Guidelines, and recent Federal Register developments.
Built for the three year SAP continuing education cycle
Beyond the Violation built this program for the DOT SAP continuing education cycle. Under 49 CFR 40.281(d), a SAP must complete at least 12 professional development hours during each three year period. The education must address developments in SAP practice and include documentable assessment. This program was built to that standard, course by course.
Assessment in every course
Each course includes case decisions and scored assessment items with feedback, creating a documented record of learning.
A file you can produce
Completion records and the final certificate are designed to support the documentation a SAP must maintain under 49 CFR 40.281(e).
The six courses
The full program is 12 hours. Courses are taken in sequence, followed by the final comprehensive assessment.
Course 01 | 2 hours
Part 40 Updates and Return-to-Duty Decision Points
Recent developments, recurring failure points, and the decisions that shape a defensible SAP record.
Course 02 | 2 hours
Initial Evaluations and Individualized Referrals
Face to face evaluation, clinical judgment, education and treatment referrals, and the written record.
Course 03 | 2 hours
Follow-Up Evaluations and Successful Compliance
Compliance review, eligibility determinations, unresolved concerns, and continuing care recommendations.
Course 04 | 2 hours
SAP Reports, Confidentiality, and Follow-Up Testing Plans
Required reports, lawful disclosure, record requests, and follow up testing plans that meet the regulatory floor.
Course 05 | 2 hours
FMCSA Clearinghouse and Employer Handoffs
Clearinghouse reporting, employer communication, timing duties, and clean transitions between parties.
Course 06 | 2 hours
Difficult Cases and Ethical Boundaries
Pressure from employers and employees, conflicts of interest, remote evaluation issues, and firm professional boundaries.
How it works
1Enroll once
Purchase the complete 12 hour program. There are no per course purchases to manage.
2Complete six courses
Work through the cases, decisions, practice items, and scored course assessments.
3Pass the final
Complete the 30 item comprehensive assessment with a score of at least 24.
4Receive your certificate
After the records are verified, your certificate is issued and delivered to your account and email.
Included: the BTV SAP CE Resource Binder is part of the program. Print it, tab it by course, and keep it with your SAP qualification file as a working reference.
Questions
Who is this program for?
It is for professionals who are already qualified to act as DOT SAPs and need continuing education for the current three year period. It does not provide initial SAP qualification training.
Does DOT approve this program?
No. DOT does not approve SAP continuing education providers or courses. The program is designed to address the subjects and documentation expectations stated at 49 CFR 40.281(d).
Will this count for my license or national credential?
Acceptance by a licensing board or credentialing body is separate from DOT SAP continuing education. Do not rely on this program for license or credential renewal unless the relevant body confirms acceptance in writing.
When does enrollment open?
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