TIPS Alcohol Online Training Latest News

Arlington, Virginia – November 17, 2011 - Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS On Premise, an online training and certification program for servers, was approved by the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA). The NYSLA sets the minimum standards for and certifying schools to provide ATAP (Alcohol Training Awareness Program) training. These programs help New York State licensees to comply with the Alcohol Beverage Control Laws, and emphasize how to prevent underage drinking and sales to intoxicated persons.

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2011 — Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), provider of the TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Program, today announced the release of version 3.0 of the TIPS for Off Premise program.

TIPS for Off Premise, Version 3.0, introduces to cashiers, managers, and operators an improved way of addressing alcohol-related sales concerns. The Off Premise Program is specifically targeted towards grocery stores, convenience stores, and liquor stores. The three-hour classroom session provides participants with strategies for preventing alcohol sales to underage and/or intoxicated patrons.

"It is all about making a difference," said Trevor Estelle, HCI's Vice President. "Off Premise 3.0 equips cashiers and clerks with the skills and confidence they need to ensure that they sell alcohol only to customers who are of legal age and are not intoxicated. The new program version will continue to support our trainer's efforts to create great, interactive sessions with their participants."

The primary goal of the new program is to build skills, instill confidence, and empower participants to step in to situations and ensure that alcohol is sold responsibly and legally. Employees and managers who participate are able to prevent sales to minors, recognize signs of intoxication, effectively intervene to prevent problem situations, and handle refusal situations with greater confidence. The new version also includes improved graphics and other changes designed to enhance readability and speed access to specific sections within the printed materials.

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online training and certification program for servers and sellers of alcohol, was approved by the District of Columbia's Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA). The District of Columbia's liquor code requires all managers of a licensed establishment to be certified in an alcohol training and education program that is conducted by a Board-approved provider. The addition of eTIPS will greatly expand the training options available for managers in the District of Columbia. Immediate benefits include tools to reduce underage drinking, intoxication, and drunk driving, as well as new flexibility in extending such benefits to establishments large and small.

The eTIPS course is customized for both On- and Off-Premise establishments. The training addresses concerns specific to convenience, grocery, and liquor stores as well as restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, and other on-premise liquor license holders. In addition, the course is tailored to deliver information on regulations unique to the District of Columbia. eTIPS participants are able to assess the needs of their clients from both the legal and alcohol-related standpoint after viewing thought-provoking video clips. The final section of the course challenges participants by forcing them to apply intervention strategies learned from previous exercises. Participants take a certification examination at the conclusion of the course.

The eTIPS course is a self-paced, innovative approach to alcohol training. It allows participants to obtain practical and valuable training anywhere and at any time. Most importantly, this new tool will provide District of Columbia businesses with reduced exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits, lower insurance rates, and improved customer satisfaction.

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ARLINGTON, Va., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online training and certification program for bartenders and servers of alcohol, was certified by Rhode Island's Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals. In 2006, Rhode Island made alcohol server training mandatory for all employees who serve alcohol, and certified TIPS for On Premise classroom training from the beginning. The review of the online program, eTIPS, took more time. The addition of eTIPS will greatly expand the training options available for those who serve or sell alcohol in Rhode Island. Immediate benefits include tools to reduce underage drinking, intoxication, and drunk driving, as well as new flexibility in extending such benefits to establishments large and small.

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