Intoximeters, Inc. has developed an innovative new Computer Based Training (CBT) program to assist BAT Instructors in meeting the Department of Transportation’s training requirements for Breath Alcohol Technicians.

The CBT program is offered on-line and provides Units I-VII of the required training in a DOT Model Course equivalent format. This interactive training program allows the student to study the DOT rules and regulations at their own pace and is designed to replace in-class training requirements of DOT’s Model Course. Unit VIII, EBT Proficiency, must still be accomplished in a classroom setting where a qualified Instructor is monitoring the students in real time using their EBT device. The CBT delivers consistent and accurate information about the DOT rules in a style that engages the trainee. Audio and visual explanations and repetition of the key points help students learn the material, pass the Unit quizzes and the overall mastery test.

The "study at your own pace" feature of the program offers flexibility for the trainer and the trainee. It reduces the preparation time and class time required by both parties, as well as providing a resource to allow the trainee to find answers to questions in the future. In addition, it provides the trainer with a foolproof method of verifying that the student has actually spent the required amount of time studying the rules & regulations. Initial BAT training requires 6 ½ hours of study on the rules & regs and refresher BAT training requires 3 hours.

The CBT meets the requirements of the rules and regulations portion of DOT’s qualification training program for BATs (for complete BAT training, in-person EBT proficiency training is necessary to comply with DOT training requirements).

1. Intel® Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent)
2. 128MB of RAM
3. VGA Monitor, 1024 x 768 x 16M Video
4. Sound Card with Speakers
5. Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP or Vista
6. Internet Access
7. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Firefox 2.x, Mozilla 1.x or later, Safari 3.x or later
8. Adobe Shockwave Flash Player version 8 or above. (Get the current version from Adobe. Click Here)

Note: Once a student has started the CBT lesson on a computer, that student does not have to complete the entire session on that computer. The student can stop and start the session as often as is desired, and start and stop it on different computers.

In an effort to make refresher training as easy and cost effective as possible, Intoximeters has developed a "Train Your Own" package to allow BATs who meet DOT’s criteria as an instructor to train other BATs. This “TYO” system is the easiest method of providing consistent, quality training for the lowest possible cost. DOT states in 49 CFR Part 40.213 that the instructor can be an individual who has demonstrated necessary knowledge, skills and abilities by regularly conducting DOT alcohol tests as a BAT for at least one year or who has been through a train the trainer course.

As long as you have been regularly conducting alcohol tests with your Intoximeters' equipment for at least one year and are thoroughly familiar with the current DOT regulations regarding alcohol testing, you may train others as BATs. However, you must insure that BATs are trained according to the latest DOT regulations contained in 49 CFR Part 40. The best way to obtain that information is through a factory Instructor course, but if that is not possible, the next best thing is Intoximeters TYO package.

The Train Your Own package includes 1 CBT, 1 instrument video and an Instructor handbook. This package is designed to get the lead person up to speed on the latest DOT regulations and information about the instrument. You would then order additional Computer Based Training Web Keys for each person who must be trained. The TYO package was initially designed for refresher training, but can also be used for initial BAT training.

The CBT meets the requirements of the rules and regulations portion of DOT's qualification training requirements for refresher BAT training or initial BAT training. But remember, BATs cannot be certified unless in-person instrument proficiency training has been accomplished. The Instructor handbook will provide resources and information about providing and documenting instrument proficiency training.