Responsible Alcohol Sales Training

Presented by Paul Smoot, Alcohol Servers Training
$25/server; $75/manager

This class is designed to prepare individuals and businesses who sell alcohol to do so safely and responsibly. Topics reviewed include:

* Responsibilities of licensees and their employees as they pertain to selling alcohol.
* Penalties and consequences associated with irresponsible alcohol sale or service.
* Delineation of what constitutes reasonable efforts to ensure responsible alcohol sales, including 3rd party sales.
* Proper ID checking techniques including but not limited to acceptable forms of ID's what to check on an ID, and underage warning signs.
* Documentary proof of age book and its correct use.
* Nebraska specific information such as age to consume, legal BAC limit, legal hours of sale, illegal activities, liability laws and penalties.
* How alcohol affects people including but not limited to physiological effects of alcohol, visible signs of intoxication, factors influencing rate of intoxication, blood alcohol content, and tolerance.
* Types and quantities of alcohol including but not limited to measured drinks, alcohol purity/concentration, and drink equivalencies.
* Guidelines for ensuring responsible alcohol sales including but not limited to, safe customer service, prevention of confrontation and avoiding the escalation of a situation.

Attendees will complete an exam of the information at the end. Those with a 70% or higher will obtain a certificate of certified training.

The Manager training will take place immediately following the general class and will cover the following topics:

* Methods for conducting a risk assessment of their establishment.
* Developing policies and practices for responsible beverage service.
* Procedures specifying when to contact law enforcement.
* Recommendations for establishment of on-going training for staff.

Reservations due by April 7th. Payment can be brought to the class. If writing a check, please make payable to AST. Register online at http://conta.cc/ie9aFS, by phone at 402-721-2500 or by email to cslykhuis@firststatebankandtrust.com.

This class is offered in conjunction with First State Bank & Trust University.