BAT Technician Certification Course Overview

This course details the DOT-required procedural training for BATs including:

- Evidential Breath Testing Device Methodology
- Preparing for the alcohol test
- Conducting a DOT alcohol test
- Obstacles to completing a test
- Information disclosure and confidentiality
- Record-keeping and required logbooks
- Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs)

There are two main components to BAT training that are prerequisites for certification. 

1. The student must be trained on the rules and regulations through a 6 ½ hour classroom lecture (8 hours including lunches and breaks). Refresher BAT students must complete 3 hours of rules and regulations training. Alternatively, component 1 can be accomplished via a video or computer based training program, as long as the program meets the requirements of the BAT Model Course. 
2. Component 2 requires the student to demonstrate proficiency in administering an alcohol test using the EBT instrument. The student must perform a minimum of 7 mock tests on a live subject using their EBT instrument. These mock tests must be monitored by a qualified instructor.