Training Module
Oklahoma Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service
All employees who sell alcohol in Oklahoma are required to complete approved training. Train online today!
ABLE-Approved Oklahoma Alcohol Training
In Oklahoma, all employees who sell, serve, or mix alcohol must have an Alcohol Employee Beverage License. Within 14 days of applying for the state license, employees must complete training approved by the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission (ABLE). Ready Training Online’s Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service training is approved by ABLE, covering state requirements in addition to other essential information about responsible alcohol sales and service. Upon successful completion of this course, employees will receive an electronic certificate they can upload with their online license application. Remember, training is required within 14 days of applying for the license.
ABLE-Approved Oklahoma Alcohol Training
In Oklahoma, all employees who sell, serve, or mix alcohol must have an Alcohol Employee Beverage License. Within 14 days of applying for the state license, employees must complete training approved by the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission (ABLE). Ready Training Online’s Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service training is approved by ABLE, covering state requirements in addition to other essential information about responsible alcohol sales and service. Upon successful completion of this course, employees will receive an electronic certificate they can upload with their online license application. Remember, training is required within 14 days of applying for the license.
Included in This Module
Laws and Legal Penalties
This Oklahoma Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service online training covers the specifics of Oklahoma’s laws for alcohol sales as well as penalties that may result from illegal sales. Other topics include legal hours of operation, rules against sales and consumption after hours, and the prohibition against employees drinking on duty.
Dram Shops Laws
In this section of the training, employees learn about Oklahoma’s Dram Shop liability laws, including what these laws mean and how employees can be held personally liable if an illegal sale of alcohol contributes to damage, injury, or death.
The Social Impact of Alcohol
The sale of alcohol can have risks for the people of Oklahoma. In this Oklahoma Responsible Alcohol training employees will learn when they follow the law they are protecting their customers, their communities, their establishments, and themselves.
The Effects of Alcohol on the Body
Excessive alcohol consumption can have severe and fatal consequences. Employees will learn how alcohol affects the body, factors that contribute to alcohol absorption, and how a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is used to measure impairment.
Recognizing Legally Acceptable ID
It is illegal to sell or serve alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. In this section of the training, employees will learn the proper way to check identification, how to spot fake IDs, and what to do if a customer tries to use a fake ID.
Recognizing Signs of Intoxication
It is illegal in Oklahoma to sell or serve alcohol to someone who is intoxicated. In this section of the training, employees learn how to assess a customer’s possible level of intoxication.
Right to Refuse Service
Situations may arise where sellers and servers need to refuse service to persons who are underage or visibly intoxicated. This section of the Oklahoma Responsible Alcohol training covers the employee’s right to refuse service in those situations.
Refusing Service to Minors or Intoxicated Guests
Many sellers and servers will be faced with intoxicated or underage guests who want to purchase alcohol. In this section of the Oklahoma Responsible Alcohol training, employees learn when to refuse service and specific techniques to refuse service.
Exam and Certification
Employees will take a final exam after completing their training. With a passing grade of at least 70%, employees will receive a downloadable and printable certificate that can be used as part of their Alcohol Beverage Employee License application.
Why Train Your Staff on Responsible Alcohol Service in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, sellers and servers of alcohol must be state-certified to legally serve alcohol. With our Oklahoma Responsible Sales and Service training program, you can be confident your employees understand their obligation to sell alcohol according to the law. If you fail to train your staff on how to responsibly sell and serve alcohol, your operation could be fined, sued, or shut down. People could be injured or even killed. In accordance with Oklahoma’s Dram Shop Laws, managers and employees can face personal liability in addition to criminal charges if they fail to sell alcohol responsibly.