US Coast Guard Education and Training Requirements
Education
The education program must include, at a minimum, display and distribution of:
- Informational material about alcohol and drug use and abuse
- A community service hot-line telephone number for crewmember assistance
- The employer’s policy regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace
Training
The training program must, at a minimum, include the following topics:
- The effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on personal health, safety, and work environment
- The manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse
Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training.