SAPAA

What SAPAA does

SAPAA (Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association) is a U.S. nonprofit trade association founded in 1992, headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, serving as the professional body for the workplace drug and alcohol testing industry. It connects employers, Designated Employer Representatives (DERs), Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs), Medical Review Officers (MROs), collection sites, laboratories, and service agents through an organization-based membership model, with Class A tier ($595/year for organizations with 6+ employees) and Class B tier ($225/year for smaller organizations, government, and non-profits). Members span diverse end-markets including transportation, energy, construction, healthcare, and government, with named members such as ONEOK, Performance Contracting Group, City of Kansas City MO, and Southwest Consortium.

The association's product surface centers on the SAPAA Training Institute (delivered via Peach New Media's training portal), including monthly Webinar Wednesday live sessions, on-demand courses, the CSAPA/CDAPA certification study group, and the Certified TPA Program credential. The annual four-day Conference & Expo (2026 scheduled for Minneapolis, October 18-21) functions as the flagship in-person engagement event, supported by Collaborate Think Tanks, a Service Provider Directory, Member Advisories on regulatory developments, and an Alliance Partner Program for year-round vendor partnerships. Technology infrastructure runs on YourMembership.com association management software for membership, events, and communications, with no proprietary AI or platform IP disclosed.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring annual membership dues, conference registration and Training Institute course fees, Platinum/Silver/Bronze conference sponsorships plus Alliance Partner Program contributions, and individual on-demand course sales. Platinum sponsors for 2026 include Abbott, Quest Diagnostics, National Drug Screening, Integrity Testing and Safety Administrators, and Origin One. The organization maintains international affiliations with the European Workplace Drug Testing Society (EWDTS) and the International Forum for Drug and Alcohol Testing (IFDAT).

Name

SAPAA

Legal name

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association

Website

https://sapaa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SAPAA is a U.S. nonprofit trade association founded in 1992 that serves the workplace drug and alcohol testing industry, connecting employers, DERs, TPAs, SAPs, MROs, collectors, and laboratories through tiered membership, training programs, certification, and an annual conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Workplace drug testing
• Substance abuse program administration
• Professional association services
• DOT compliance training
• Industry certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual organization-based membership fees providing team access to benefits. Class A (6+ employees): $595/year. Class B (5 or fewer employees, government/non-profits): $225/year.
2. Conference Revenue: Registration fees for Annual Conference & Expo. Early Bird: $545-$595, Regular: $645-$695, On-Site: $745-$795. Also includes Training Institute course fees and sponsorships.
3. Training Programs: On-demand courses, webinars, and Training Institute programs. Webinar recordings included with membership. On-demand courses sold individually through online store. Training Institute courses offered at separate pricing.
4. Sponsorships & Advertising: Platinum, Silver, Bronze sponsorships for annual conference. Alliance Partner Program for year-round visibility. Advertising opportunities on website and communications.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SAPAA is a nonprofit trade association that provides organization-based membership, professional training, and industry resources to the U.S. workplace drug and alcohol testing community. It connects employers, Designated Employer Representatives (DERs), Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs), Medical Review Officers (MROs), collection sites, and laboratories through membership benefits, live and on-demand training, an annual conference, certification programs, and regulatory member advisories.

Product overview

SAPAA operates as a professional association serving the workplace drug and alcohol testing industry, offering an organization-based membership platform centered on education, professional development, and industry connection. The core product is the SAPAA Membership, which provides access to a comprehensive ecosystem including the SAPAA Training Institute (with Webinar Wednesday live sessions and On-Demand Training courses), the Annual Conference & Expo, the Certified TPA Program, and specialized programs like the CSAPA/CDAPA Study Group and Collaborate Think Tanks. Supporting services include a Service Provider Directory, Employment Listings, Member Advisories, and the Alliance Partner Program. The organization connects employers, DERs, TPAs, SAPs, MROs, collectors, laboratories, and service agents through these integrated membership benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SAPAA Membership Organization-based annual membership providing access to education, resources, professional networking, member advisories, and industry connection across the workplace drug and alcohol testing industry.
• SAPAA Training Institute Education platform offering monthly webinars, on-demand courses, and Training Institute programs for DERs, TPAs, SAPs, MROs, collectors, and employers in workplace drug and alcohol testing.
• Annual Conference & Expo

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered international, platinum and minor.

• European Workplace Drug Testing Society (EWDTS)internationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAPAA maintains a relationship with EWDTS, which works to support workplace drug testing in Europe through defined quality standards and legally secure practices. EWDTS hosted an event in Barcelona, Spain in April 2025. SAPAA's International Committee helps assess and promote workplace drug and alcohol testing globally.
• International Forum for Drug and Alcohol Testing (IFDAT)internationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAPAA maintains a relationship with IFDAT, which brings drug testing and related industry professionals together for international education, discussion, and connection. IFDAT is planning its next event in 2026. SAPAA/IFDAT International Committee facilitates collaboration.
• AbbottplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of SAPAA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in Minneapolis. Abbott is a diagnostics and medical device company providing drug testing products and services.
• Quest DiagnosticsplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of SAPAA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo. Laboratory testing services provider with significant presence in workplace drug testing.
• National Drug Screening, Inc.platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of SAPAA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo. President Tom Fulmer represents National Drug Screening on SAPAA Board. Provider of drug screening services.
• Integrity Testing and Safety AdministratorsplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of SAPAA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo.
• Origin OneplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of SAPAA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo.
• Cynergy WellnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Zen Zone at 2026 conference - a relaxation space for attendees to explore safety, health, and wellness offerings.
• CCDAPPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Trivia Challenge at 2026 conference. Also hosts information session during conference.
• Marsh & McLennan AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner providing professional liability insurance program specifically for companies in the drug testing and substance abuse program management industry. Contact: Kathryn Ladd, CISR at (763) 746-8392.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• European Workplace Drug Testing Society (EWDTS): Europe's counterpart industry body for workplace drug testing. SAPAA has a formal mutual relationship with EWDTS via the International Committee, making it a directly comparable peer operating in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA): Another U.S. trade association focused on workplace drug and alcohol testing, providing members with regulatory updates, training, certification, and an annual conference - the closest functional peer to SAPAA.
• International Forum for Drug and Alcohol Testing (IFDAT): International convening organization for the drug and alcohol testing industry. SAPAA shares a joint International Committee with IFDAT, and the two collaborate on education and global standards for testing.

Broad incumbents

• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA): U.S. association for occupational and environmental health professionals with analogous membership, conference, and training infrastructure. SAPAA's safety-focused employer members frequently overlap with AIHA's constituency.
• American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN): Professional association serving occupational and environmental health nurses who often manage workplace drug and alcohol testing programs - directly overlapping SAPAA's employer-side audience.
• National Safety Council (NSC): Large U.S. safety organization with memberships, certifications, training programs, and an annual congress overlapping closely with SAPAA's safety-manager and program-administrator members.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Massive U.S. HR professional association whose employer members include many of the same Designated Employer Representatives (DERs) and HR program managers that SAPAA serves, but at a broader HR scope with certification (SHRM-CP/SCP) and education offerings.

Emerging players

• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM): Physician-focused society addressing substance use disorders and treatment. While SAPAA focuses on workplace testing administration and ASAM on clinical addiction medicine, they intersect around the substance use disorder workforce and policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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