FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS

Every home in the United States is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests.  Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. These tests give results within 30 minutes (no lab drop-off required). COVID-19 self-tests (also referred to as home tests or over-the-counter tests) are one of many risk-reduction measures, along with vaccination, masking, and physical distancing, that protect you and others by reducing the chances of spreading COVID-19.

Self-tests can be taken at home or anywhere, are easy to use, and produce rapid results. You can use self-tests, regardless of vaccination status, or whether or not you have symptoms. Follow all the manufacturer's instructions for performing the test.

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CTAA: CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND DE-ESCALATION FOR TRANSIT DRIVERS AND SUPERVISOR

With appreciation, CTAA thanks the New Mexico Department of Transportation (Transit and Rail Division), for providing transit agencies in every state with free access to this course. Also to Ream Lazaro, long time nationally recognized transit industry safety, security and training expert.  
Agenda:  The Risk; De-escalation Strategies; Signs of Escalating Conflict; Responding to Danger; Review of Key Points
Cost:  $0
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CTAA: UNDERSTANDING PASSENGERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA
Created for public transportation, NEMT, specialized transportation, and other drivers who interact with the general public on a daily basis. It’s purpose is to educate drivers on the impacts that past traumatic events can have on individuals and how those impacts may play out in a transportation setting.
Cost:  $0
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NEW CLASSES ADDED TO MO-RTAP TRAINING PROGRAM!

John Rice, MO-RTAP Instructor, completed training in December 2022 and we are now offering two NEW RTAP classes: Assault Awareness and Prevention for Transit Operators and Violence in the Transit Workplace - Prevention, Response, and Recovery. 

Please view the RTAP Program Catalog for course descriptions. If you would like to schedule these classes or any other classes, please contact Doreen Harkins, MO-RTAP Program Specialist, at (573) 341-6155 or harkinsd@mst.edu

FTA STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: OVER-THE-COUNTER AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE IN THE PUBLIC TRANSIT INDUSTRY (REPORT 0217)

FTA-Report-No-0217.pdf

This report includes background research and analysis on the need for new standards, recommended practices, guidance documents, or procedural considerations in the areas of prescription(Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medication risk management. Last updated: Friday, June 3, 2022

FTA DRUG AND ALCOHOL NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 2022, ISSUE 76

Issue 76 of the FTA Drug and Alcohol Regulation Updates Newsletter is now available. Last updated Friday, October 14, 2022 and includes information on - 

• 2022 Management Information System (MIS) Reporting
• Employers who Operate Seasonally Must Still Meet Minimum Testing Rates
• Common Follow-Up Testing Issues
• DOT Tests Are Separate From and Take Priority Over Non-DOT Tests
• Check with the Medical Review Officer (MRO) to Determine Cancellations due to Collector Error
• Factoring Travel Times into Testing
• Refusal Exemptions for Pre-Employment Tests
• Taxicab Exception
• More on Found Items: Unauthorized Items Left in the Restroom
• Employer Discretion When Scheduling Random Tests
• Drug and Alcohol Substance Abuse Trainings Available
• If You Receive FTA Operating Funds, All Safety-Sensitive Functions are Covered
• Reclassifying Drug and Alcohol Tests

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TRAINING

FTA is sponsoring the following upcoming training events related to FTA's Drug And Alcohol testing program. Visit FTA's Office of Transit Safety & Oversight Training Page to view other FTA-sponsored training events as well as on-online training resources.