TIPS Alcohol Training

The TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) program is designed to teach servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking. TIPS is a practical, common sense approach to serving alcohol responsibly in any setting. TIPS training helps prevent people who are drinking from hurting themselves, injuring others or damaging property.

The On Premise program, our core program, is a five-hour session designed for servers at restaurants, bars, hotels or any establishment where alcohol is consumed on the premises. Employees learn strategies for serving alcohol responsibly, while providing the best possible customer service.At the end of each program, the trainer administers a multiple-choice exam which is sent to Health Communications, Inc. for grading and record-keeping. Students who pass the exam receive a certification card, denoting the program they were trained in, which is valid for three years.

TIPS offers a range of other benefits, including:

Legal Protection

• In third-party liquor liability lawsuits TIPS provides a "reasonable efforts defense."
• TIPS training satisfies requirements in states that have mandatory or voluntary server training laws, including the following: Oregon, Utah, Maryland, Florida, Alaska, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Washington, Maine, Illinois, Arizona, and Tennessee.
• TIPS training provides a means of mitigating ABC violations, often resulting in lowered fines and a waiver of license suspensions.

Insurance Benefits

• Many insurance companies provide discounts to establishments whose employees are TIPS certified.
• TIPS training satisfies the requirements for server training set forth by insurance companies with such requirements.

Additional Benefits

• TIPS training results in additional professionalism and improved customer service.
• TIPS is a practical and proven effective method of reducing drunk driving and underage drinking.
• The TIPS certification process sharpens the server's skills and knowledge necessary for the service of alcohol.
• TIPS is recognized in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
• TIPS-trained servers enhance an establishment's public image.
• TIPS offers continuous service to its customers with a toll-free telephone number, quarterly newsletters, and industry-related resources.

National Bartenders School can customize the training to suit your needs. We offer classes both in house or at your location. Individual training or group seminars are available. Please call for further information. The NBS 5-hour TIPS class is separate from our school's standard 40-hour curriculum, so beyond the extra time commitment there will be a small additional fee involved.

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