SAP services your program can depend on
Referrals, reports and Clearinghouse entries handled the way 49 CFR Part 40 requires — with the professional independence auditors expect to see.
- Referral intakeSend the employee to us or pass along our details; we confirm state coverage and schedule.
- DER communicationA named point of contact, and reports that arrive without chasing.
- Required SAP reportsThe initial recommendation, the compliance determination, and the written follow-up testing plan.
- Clearinghouse entriesFor FMCSA-regulated drivers: the initial assessment and return-to-duty eligibility.
- C/TPA relationshipsWe work alongside consortium and third-party administrators and fit into your existing process.
- DOT process educationNew DER? We'll walk you through your obligations at no charge.
Our role, and yours
NSURO | SAP: evaluates the employee, recommends education or treatment, verifies participation, determines successful compliance, issues the required reports and the follow-up testing plan, and makes applicable Clearinghouse entries.
The employer: decides whether to return the employee to duty, arranges the directly observed return-to-duty test, administers the follow-up testing plan, and keeps the records the rule requires.
Verify before you refer
Under 49 CFR 40.281(e), a SAP must show proof of qualification to any employer or C/TPA using or considering their services. Ask and we'll send our credential packet, usually the same business day.
- State licensesActive clinical social work licenses in WV, VA, MD, PA, OH, DE and TX, each verifiable with that state's board.
- SAP qualification trainingDOT/SAP qualification training under 49 CFR 40.281(c), Employee Assistance Professionals Association.
- Qualification examPassed the EAPA-administered DOT/SAP examination.
- Continuing education12 professional development hours every three years, with records kept on file.
Refer an employee
Send us the basics and we'll take it from there, usually contacting the employee the same day. DERs can fax paperwork to (304) 224-2156.