When there are so many choices for where to get your drug and alcohol testing certifications it can be difficult to know what to look for, and how to assess what training is right for you. The drug and alcohol testing industry is fairly small but there is no shortage of folks trying to make a quick buck by offering training courses. This means that there are many choices available so why is it that DATAC has been able to establish themselves as a clear leader in the Canadian drug and alcohol testing industry?
The simple answer is that from coast to coast, professionals across various industries turn to us because they know our training ensures their collections are legally defensible, procedurally sound, and fully aligned with the U.S. DOT standards and Canadian best practices. Also, importantly, DATAC is here to support our clients, not only in their training but in helping them to navigate the drug testing industry whether it be understanding how to set up a new business, switching to in-house testing of their employees, or adding a service to their already existing business. DATAC has the answers our clients need and we take our mission of education and accreditation very seriously.
At DATAC, we don’t just train collectors—we set the gold standard.
We often hear from clients and partners who’ve experienced firsthand the difference our training makes. One of our longtime supporters, Anita from OnSite OccHealth, said it best:
“I will not work with a clinic who has not had training from DATAC anymore. You are the gold standard for drug testing training. If training wasn’t from you, I found that I had no way of knowing what the collectors knew and was constantly surprised by their lack of knowledge and the basic procedural mistakes that they made.”
Whether you’re working in occupational health, construction, security, rehabilitation, or as a third-party administrator (TPA) managing testing programs, your team needs to understand not just how to collect, but why each step matters. Our training is grounded in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for DOT testing, widely recognized as the benchmark for legally defensible collection procedures. From large national employers to small-town clinics, DATAC-trained professionals are everywhere—ensuring compliance, reducing liability, and maintaining the integrity of workplace drug testing.
This sentiment is echoed by employers and TPAs across Canada who rely on DATAC-trained collectors because they know exactly what they’re getting—competent, consistent, and compliant testing practices.
In today’s complex regulatory landscape, it’s not enough to just “know how” to collect. You need to ensure that every collection you perform can hold up under legal scrutiny to keep your business safe. That’s why DATAC training is designed with legal defensibility at its core. As Karen from MedLab Mobile says,
“Starting a drug and alcohol business can be so overwhelming, especially the DOT requirements. DATAC makes it easy with a full line up of courses and continued business support.”
DATAC-trained collectors are recognized for their professionalism, procedural accuracy, and confidence in the field. With decades of collective experience behind our curriculum and a nationwide network of professionals, DATAC is the name employers trust when it comes to drug and alcohol testing education. Anita from OnSite OccHealth adds,
“We are not just testing to ensure that employees are safe but that everyone else around them is as well. We can only ensure best practices if everyone in the boat is rowing the same way!”
Whether you’re a clinic, employer, or independent professional, when you choose DATAC, you’re choosing credibility, compliance, and confidence with support that doesn’t end.
Ready to raise the bar for your team?
Join the thousands of professionals across Canada who have made DATAC their go-to source for drug and alcohol testing training.
Visit www.datac.ca to get started.
