Welcome to Safe Courses

Get back to work Safer

SafeCourses is the straightforward way to complete your return-to-duty education. Built by substance abuse and employee assistance experts, our online courses help employees in transportation and other safety-sensitive jobs understand substance use, workplace rules, and the steps to return to work after a drug or alcohol testing violation.

Why are you here?

You’re likely taking this course because your Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) or Employee Assistance Professional (EAP) recommended it after a drug or alcohol rule violation like a positive test or a refusal to test

What this course does:

Helps you complete part of your SAP’s recommendation.

What this course does NOT do:

It does not complete your return-to-duty process.
The certificate you earn is not the only thing your employer needs to return you to a safety-sensitive job.
It does not provide mental health counseling or substance use treatment. If you need counseling or treatment, we’ll provide resources to help you find qualified support in your area.

Next?

What is next?

This process is the path back to your safety-sensitive job. Your SAP will guide the next steps and may coordinate with your employer and any education, counseling, or treatment providers as allowed by program rules and applicable regulations.

How your SAP decides you’re compliant:

Your SAP determines whether you successfully followed the initial recommendations based on:

Written reports from education and/or treatment providers
Direct communication with providers (when applicable
Interviews with you

Be ready to explain what you learned.

Your SAP may ask you for a detailed summary of this course. Take notes as you go.

Pace yourself.

Take breaks between chapters. Your progress is saved, and you can pick up where you left off

Finish strong.

The SafeCourses Team

Our Courses

Our Most Loved Courses

Our courses are designed to address key areas of safety, safeguarding, and compliance. Each course focuses on clear guidance, real-life scenarios, and practical understanding rather than unnecessary complexity.

8 Hour Railroad Return to Duty

This course is designed for Railroad Industry employees in the return to duty process.

8-Hour Oil/Gas Pipeline SafeCourses Return to Duty

This course is designed for Petroleum Industry employees in the return to duty process.

8-Hour Aviation SafeCourses Return to Duty

This course is designed for aviation Industry employees (other than pilots) in the return

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Our Mission

Because safety begins with understanding.

Our mission is to promote safer environments through responsible education.
We aim to provide courses that help people understand their duties, protect others, and act with confidence in safety-critical situations.

FAQs

How does this work?

This course is for education only. It does not provide mental health therapy, information on specific mental health disorders, medications, or treatment, but we will provide some information on how to find that type of help. If you have mental health questions, talk to a licensed mental health therapist.

The following is brief overview of the return to duty process.

1. Immediate Removal from Safety-Sensitive Duties

After violating DOT drug and alcohol regulations, your employer is required under 49 CFR Part 40 to immediately remove you from any safety-sensitive functions.

You will be informed that completing the SAP return-to-duty (RTD) process is mandatory before you can return to work.

2. Evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

The employee must be evaluated by a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). The SAP assesses the employee’s condition and determines the necessary treatment and education requirements. Once this step has been completed you must comply with your SAP’s recommendations, and you cannot switch to another SAP.

3. Completion of Treatment and/or Education Program

You must complete all steps in your SAP’s plan before you will be cleared to return to work.

Your treatment plan may include any or all of the following:

Drug and alcohol education
Outpatient counseling
Inpatient treatment (if necessary)
Substance abuse support groups
Your SAP will oversee your progress and confirm compliance. Our courses are designed to support you as a part of your recommendations.

4. Follow-Up Evaluation by SAP

Once you complete your treatment and education program, you will meet with your SAP for a follow-up evaluation.

If they determine that you have met all requirements, they will issue a report stating that you have met the requirements to become eligible for the return to duty drug test.

This report will be sent to your employer and uploaded into the FMCSA Clearinghouse (CDL Drivers).

5. Return-to-Duty Testing

You must take a DOT return-to-duty drug and alcohol test under direct observation.

A negative RTD test result is required to move forward.

Negative RTD tests are reported to the FMCSA Clearinghouse. (CDL Drivers)

6. Follow-Up Testing Plan

Once you return to safety sensitive duty, you will be required to take a minimum of 6 tests in the first 12 months. Your follow up testing plan may last anywhere from 12 months(minimum) and up to 60 months (maximum) These tests are facilitated by your employer under the guidance of your SAP. All Return to duty and Follow up testing must be conducted under direct observation.