**Please note this course is $289 for DATIA Members and $389 for non-members. Click here to find out how you can join today!

Upcoming Dates and Locations (**Please note: this is a one day course offered on multiple dates at each location)

Overview of Training Course

Course Objective

The objective of the Certified Professional Collector Trainer^® (CPCT) program is to provide instruction and resrouce material to enable the trainer to develop and teach a collector training program that will deliver information to fellow company-employed collection personnel, helping them become proficient in providing collection services according to industry regulations and standards, that ensure the privacy, integrity, and security of the donor and the specimen.

Certification and Accreditation

The Collector Certification Program and Accredited Collection Facility Program, administered by DATIA, involve upholding the highest professional standards in the collection facility and its operation, and the collection facility's personnel.  To obtain accredited status, collection facilities are required to adhere to strict standards in areas such as regulatory compliance, company service standards, specimen handling, operational practices, business ethics, and facility equipment.  All accredited collection facilities are also required to maintain a staff of Certified Professional Collector Trainer^® (CPCT).  For more information and a list of all accreditation and requirements.

Course Required Experience Level

DATIA's CPCT Training Course is designed for experienced collectors and/or collection site supervisors.  The course is not meant for individuals who have little or no experience in specimen collection procedures.  Before taking DATIA's CPCT Training course, participants must first meet the following:

1.  100 completed collections or six months active participation in collection services.

2.  Currently employed in a position with active participation in specimen collection services.

3.  DOT Required Mock Collections MUST be done prior to the course.

**Please Note: An International equivalent of the above requirements is acceptable, for any questions, please call DATIA directly at 202-615-4941 for Kristina Queen or email her directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Collection Training Overview

Upon successful completion of the course, mock collections (to be done prior to the course), and exam, attendees are awarded the Certified Professional Collector Trainer^® (CPCT) designation.  This designation is renewable each June, and remains with the instructor regardless of their place of employment.  Once certified, the CPCT may train other collection personnel within his/her company in preparation for the Certified Professional Collector^® (CPC) exam.  Upon successful completion of the exam, the collectors will be awarded the Certified Professional Collector (CPC)^® designation.  The fee for this designation is $95 annually, with group discount rates available for multiple collectors.

Continuing Education Units 

Upon successful completion of the course, attendees receive .75 CEUs (7.5 contact hours) of continuing education credit. Attendees will be provided with a CEU certificate stating the course name, date, sponsoring organization (DATIA) and number of CEUs awarded.  These CEUs can be used by attendees for fulfilling continuing education requirements. 

Cancellation Policy 

Cancellations made at least 30 days before the program will receive a full refund; cancellations made at least 14 days before the program will receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee; and cancellations made less than 14 days before the program are nonrefundable. All refund requests must be submitted in writing. DATIA reserves the right to cancel any and all courses 30 days prior to the date of the course(s) if five or less people are registered for any DATIA Seminar. DATIA will refund the course fee or offer a credit to attend the course at any date or location offered by DATIA within a year from the cancelled course date. DATIA will not incur any hotel or travel costs of attendees from a cancelled course. For any further questions regarding this policy please contact DATIA at 800-355-1257.