Michigan Liquor Control Commission Approves TIPS Online Alcohol Server Training Program
TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) was one of the first approved alcohol server training programs.
Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS On Premise – Michigan, an online responsible alcohol training and certification program, was approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC). Since 2001, the MLCC has required alcohol server training for licensees obtaining new on premise licenses or transferring more than 50% interest in existing on premise licenses. TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) was one of the first approved alcohol server training programs. Until recently, the only way to obtain certification was through classroom courses conducted by certified TIPS trainers. With the MLCC's approval of eTIPS On Premise – Michigan, servers can now earn the required training certification online as well as through the TIPS for On Premise classroom course.
Since 1982, TIPS has trained and certified over 200,000 individuals in responsible alcohol service in the state of Michigan. In addition, TIPS has certified over 2,000 trainers in Michigan. TIPS helps Michigan licensees comply with jurisdiction-specific liquor laws, and teaches strategies to ensure responsible alcohol service and to prevent illegal alcohol sales to underage and/or intoxicated guests. Additionally, the TIPS program can help Michigan licensees reduce exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits, lower insurance rates, and improve customer satisfaction. "eTIPS offers Michigan licensees a convenient option for obtaining certification. The ability to support individual users is critical to ensuring a positive experience," says HCI Vice President Trevor Estelle. "We are pleased to provide extended support hours to our eTIPS customers in Michigan and to answer any questions, both content specific and technical, to make sure they are successful."
The eTIPS program is a self-paced, innovative approach to alcohol server training. It allows participants to obtain practical and valuable training anywhere and at any time. Currently, eTIPS is available for On Premise, Off Premise, and Gaming. eTIPS On Premise – Michigan is customized to deliver information on the laws and regulations unique to the state of Michigan. Through interactive lessons, scenarios and quizzes, eTIPS On Premise – Michigan, gives servers the knowledge and confidence they need to recognize potential alcohol-related problems and teaches them to effectively intervene to prevent alcohol-related tragedies.