Narrated lessons
About 94 min
Languages
English & Spanish
Certificate
On completion
Narration
AI-Narrated

Transportation & Drug and Alcohol Programs

FTA Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for Transit Employees

Drug and alcohol awareness training for safety-sensitive transit employees under FTA rules.

Online and self-paced, in English and Spanish

Real-world scenarios with quizzes and a certificate on completion

Simple and classic learning style with text and auto audio narrationAI

$11.95 per course credit, no subscription

Who needs FTA Drug & Alcohol Awareness (Employees) training?

Safety-sensitive employees of FTA-funded transit employers.

What the rules require

FTA rules (49 CFR 655.14(b)(1)) require safety-sensitive employees to receive at least 60 minutes of training on the effects and consequences of prohibited drug use and on the signs and symptoms of drug use and alcohol misuse. The rule treats the training as one-time.

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At least 60 minutes on effects, consequences, signs and symptoms

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Know the prohibited conduct and testing process

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Records of who was trained

Supervisors who make reasonable-suspicion decisions also take the supervisor course.

What you will learn in FTA Drug & Alcohol Awareness (Employees) training

The course is made of short lessons with real-world scenarios and quizzes. Here is what each module covers.

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Module 1

  • Welcome to Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training for Transit Employees
  • Who Is Covered, and What Is Safety-Sensitive Work
  • What Is Prohibited: Prohibited Drugs
  • What Is Prohibited: Alcohol
  • When You Can Be Tested
  • How a Test Works
  • Refusals and Consequences
  • Your Rights, Your Employer's Policy and Your Records

Real-world scenarios: Selected for a Random Test; Legal at Home, Not at Work

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Module 2

  • Why the Effects of Drugs Matter in Transit Work
  • Marijuana
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Opioids
  • Phencyclidine, or PCP
  • Mixing Substances and Alcohol
  • Prescriptions and Over-the-Counter Medicines
  • Marijuana Laws, CBD and Hemp
  • How Drug Use Affects the Work Environment
  • Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction
  • Long-Term Effects on Health and Mind
  • Effects on Family, Money and Your Future
  • Healthier Ways to Handle Pain, Stress and Fatigue
  • The Consequences of Prohibited Drug Use
  • What Can Go Wrong: Drugs and Passenger Safety
  • Key Points to Remember About Effects and Consequences
  • Questions Employees Often Ask
  • A Case Study: One Missed Step

Real-world scenarios: A Prescription After Surgery; A Gummy Labeled THC Free; Staying Awake on the Night Shift; A Friend's Pill

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Module 3

  • What Signs and Symptoms Are, and What They Are Not
  • Physical Signs
  • Behavioral Signs
  • Performance Signs
  • Signs by Drug Group
  • Many Things Look Like Drug Use
  • Noticing Signs in Yourself
  • When You Notice Signs in a Coworker
  • What the Crash and Withdrawal Can Look Like
  • Your Fit-for-Duty Check Before Every Shift
  • If a Supervisor Tells You What They Saw
  • Signs in Different Safety-Sensitive Jobs
  • Myths About Drug Use and Safety
  • Getting Help
  • Putting It All Together

Real-world scenarios: A Coworker Who Seems Off; Told to Take a Test; Asking for Help; Not Fit for Duty Today

What your organization still provides

Training is one part of a program. These are the parts only your organization can supply.

Questions from learners. PixelPupil does not provide trainers. Your organization names its own trainer or HR contact in PixelPupil, and learners use Ask the Trainer inside the course. The answer comes by email, and answers are expected within two business days.

Course Credit

$11.95

per credit

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One credit unlocks this course for one person. Assign it to any employee from your dashboard, any time.

Available in English and Spanish

No subscription, no renewal: buy only what you need

Certificate issued on completion

Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs FTA Drug & Alcohol Awareness (Employees) training?

Safety-sensitive employees of FTA-funded transit employers.

How long does the FTA Drug & Alcohol Awareness (Employees) course take?

The course has about 94 min of narrated lessons, plus scenario quizzes and module assessments. It is self-paced and keeps your place if you stop and come back.

Is the course available in Spanish?

Yes. Every PixelPupil course is available in English and in Spanish, with Spanish narration (the Spanish title is Capacitación de Concientización sobre Drogas y Alcohol para Empleados del Transporte Público (FTA)).

Does this course make our organization compliant?

No course can do that on its own. This is general training based on the rules described on this page. It is not approved or endorsed by any government agency, and the certificate is a record that the person completed the course. Your organization still provides its own policies, procedures and records, and you should check the rules that apply to you with your own advisor.

How much does it cost?

$11.95 per course credit. One credit gives one person access to one course, and you can assign it to anyone from your dashboard. There is no subscription.

Who answers learners' questions about the course?

PixelPupil does not provide trainers. Your organization names its own trainer or HR contact in PixelPupil, and learners use Ask the Trainer inside the course. Answers come by email, and are expected within two business days.

Related training

General training information, not legal advice. PixelPupil courses are not approved or endorsed by any government agency and do not by themselves make an organization compliant. The certificate is a record of completion. Rules change, so check the rules that apply to your organization with your own advisor.

Page updated October 2026.

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