Care Route
Academy
Real Training. Real Skills. Career Readiness.
Care Route Academy provides beginner-friendly career-development training for adults ready to add a professional skill, strengthen an existing career, or pursue a new career direction.
DOT & Non-DOT Specimen
Collector Training
Students Learn
- Collection procedures
- DOT vs. Non-DOT requirements
- Chain of custody
- Federal CCF procedures
- Collection-site security
- Donor communication
- Documentation
- Problem solving
- Mock collections
- Professional responsibilities
- Career and business-development fundamentals
Qualification Requirements
Students completing DOT urine collector qualification training must successfully complete the required mock collections before qualification documentation is issued. DOT collector refresher training is required at least every five years.
DOT's current regulation requires qualification training, five consecutive error-free mock collections, and refresher training at least every five years.
Who This Training Is For
- Adults entering the drug testing field
- Professionals adding a collector credential
- Employers training in-house collectors
- Individuals building an independent collection business
Online & Virtual Training
Online and virtual training options are available. Contact us to learn about current formats and scheduling.
Online & Virtual TrainingThis Is More Than
A Certificate.
Care Route Academy focuses on job readiness and practical skill development. Students receive training designed to help them understand what collectors actually do in the field — not simply memorize information.
Hands-On Learning
Students practice real collection procedures and documentation.
Mock Collection Preparation
Students develop proficiency before completing required mock collections.
Career Readiness
Students learn how to present their qualifications professionally.
Job Search Assistance
Care Route provides guidance for identifying employers, collection networks, occupational-health companies, TPAs, clinics, mobile testing companies, and contract collection opportunities.
Business Education
Students interested in entrepreneurship receive practical information about building and marketing a specimen collection business.
Employment, contracts, income, and business success are not guaranteed. Care Route provides training, career-development resources, and job-search assistance.
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Training Dates
In-person and virtual training available. Call or email to ask about current scheduling and enrollment.
Care Route Academy
714 N. Polk Street, Amarillo, TX 79107