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Online eTIPS Alcohol Beverage Server Training Approved in Utah (UT)

Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online beverage server training and certification program for bartenders and servers of alcohol, was certified by Utah's Department of Human Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Utah has made alcohol beverage server training mandatory for all employees who serve alcohol. Read More

The addition of eTIPS will greatly expand the training options available for beverage servers in Utah. 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.

Simply click on the red "Register For TIPS" button above to sign up for Utah TIPS Alcohol Beverage Server Certification Online.

For more information on the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Server TIPS class visit our Utah page


  • TIPS Alcohol Training Program Approved in California (CA)

    ARLINGTON, Virginia – March 24, 2009 – In an effort to improve public health and safety, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recently updated the standards for Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) programs used to train people who sell or serve alcoholic beverages in California. TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) has recently become one of the first certified RBS training providers in the state.

    TIPS is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. No other responsible alcohol service training provider has certified as many people as TIPS. Proven effective by thirdparty studies, TIPS is a skills-based training program that is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. TIPS offers seven programs that address the unique environments where alcohol is served, sold, and consumed (On Premise, Off Premise, Concessions, Gaming, University, Seniors, and Workplace).

  • TIPS Online Alcohol Server Training Program Approved in Wisconsin (WI)

    Arlington, Virginia – January 31, 2009 Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online training and certification program for waiters, waitresses, and bartenders who serve alcohol, was approved as a provider pursuant to Wisconsin's mandatory alcohol server training law. The addition of eTIPS will greatly expand the training options available for those who serve or sell alcohol in the State of Wisconsin. Immediate benefits include aids to curb underage drinking, intoxication, and drunk driving, as well as new flexibility in extending such benefits to establishments large and small.

    The eTIPS program addresses concerns specific to restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, and other on-premise liquor license holders and is tailored to apply to law and regulations unique to Wisconsin. In addition, 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 if a self-paced, innovative approach to training servers of alcohol. It allows them to obtain practical and valuable training anywhere and at almost any time. Most importantly, this new tool will provide Wisconsin businesses with reduced exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits, lower insurance rates, and improved customer satisfaction. By means of video streaming and top-shelf technology, the eTIPS user participates in a lively and interactive experience.