SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)
A qualified professional who evaluates employees who have violated DOT drug and alcohol regulations and recommends treatment.
Key Facts
- DOT-qualified clinical evaluator (not a treatment provider)
- Initial and follow-up evaluations are required after a violation
- Prescribes minimum 12 months of follow-up testing
- Employee typically pays for SAP evaluation unless employer covers it
A Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a licensed or certified professional (physician, psychologist, social worker, counselor, or EAP professional) who has completed SAP-specific training. Under 49 CFR Part 40 Subpart O, the SAP conducts face-to-face clinical assessments, recommends education and/or treatment, and conducts follow-up evaluations to determine if the employee has complied with recommendations. Only after the SAP provides a return-to-duty recommendation can the employee take a return-to-duty test.
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