Pete Nielsen, SAP

Pete Nielsen, SAP
Drug and Alcohol DOT SAP Assessments 419 Main Street, Suite 318 Placerville, CA 95667
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Pete Nielsen, SAP

Substance Abuse Professional D.O.T. Qualified Evaluations

If you were positive on a drug test you may be required to have a substance abuse evaluation in order to return to your position or obtain a new job. Below details what an evaluation involves.

To help you better understand the purpose of a substance abuse evaluation, please read the information below:

The following are quotes derived from the U. S. Department of Transportation Guidelines

What is A Substance Abuse Professional?

The Substance Abuse Professional Guidelines , United States Department of Transportation
"THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation -- 49 CFR Part 40 -- defines the Substance
Abuse Professional (SAP) as a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare. In order to be a SAP, you need to have certain credentials,
possess specific knowledge, receive training, and achieve a passing score on an examination. There is also a continuing education requirement."

What is A substance abuse evaluation?

" a comprehensive face-to-face assessment and clinical evaluation to determine what level of assistance the employee needs in resolving problems associated with alcohol use or prohibited drug use." The evaluator recommends "a course of education and/or treatment
with which the employee must demonstrate successful compliance prior to returning to DOT safety-sensitive duty. Treatment recommendations can include, but are not limited to: In-patient treatment, partial in-patient treatment, out-patient treatment, education programs, and
aftercare. Education recommendations can include, but are not limited to bonafied drug and
alcohol education courses, self-help groups, and community lectures."

How To Begin

1. The first step is to call and arrange an appointment
2. The initial evaluation is usually 2-3 1/2 hours
3. After the evaluation a report is generated
4. The evaluator then explains any recommendations
5. When your recommendations are finished, you are given a completion report
6. The completion report indicates your return to duty plan
Primary Specialty

Addiction Counselor

Gender Male
Services Drug and Alcohol DOT SAP Assessments is a Drug and Alcohol Counselor located in Placerville, CA. A Drug and Alcohol Counselor is trained to diagnose, treat and counsel Drug and Alcohol related diseases and treatments.

Please call Pete Nielsen, SAP at (877) 644-5411 to schedule an appointment in Placerville, CA or get more information.
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