Upcoming Events
National Dump the Pump Day - June 17
Professional Passenger Assistance Training
Defensive Driving Course
National Dump the Pump Day
On June 17, 2010 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and public transportation systems across the country will celebrate the 5th Annual National Dump the Pump Day.
In these tough economic times with high gas prices, everyone is looking for a way to save money. National Dump the Pump Day encourages people to ride public transportation (instead of driving) and save money. APTA has once again created an online toolkit for your use in promoting Dump the Pump Day.
Download the
Dump the Pump Toolkit here.
Professional Passenger Assistance Training
Chemeketa Community College offers passenger assistance training for rural and special transportation drivers. We try to hold the maximum for a good hands-on, interactive Passenger Assistance class to fifteen. Passenger Assistance training is a program to teach the skills drivers should use when transporting passengers with special needs. The curriculum is based on materials and information provided by the University of Wisconsin.
Course Description
- Proper body mechanics used for passenger assistance
- Customer care – communication, terminology, professional behavior, sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior
- ADA – specific laws including service animals
- Bloodborne pathogens – self-protection wound care, dialysis, hepatitis, AIDS, etc.
- Accidents and emergencies
- Disability discussion – hidden and known
- Personal Care Attendants – curb-to-curb/door-to-door, Plus 1, etc.
Exams
Oral test covering instructional material.
Lift operation, wheelchair and occupant securement proficiency.
Trainer
Larry Christianson, Chemeketa Community College, is the consultant trainer.
Who should attend?
Priority will be given to employed and volunteer drivers from Oregon agencies receiving federal or state transportation funding. Other transportation program drivers may also attend on a space-available basis.
Cost
FREE! — The Oregon Department of Transportation Public Transit Division is sponsoring this course as a service to Oregon transportation providers. There is no cost for the trainer and curriculum; the host agency is required to provide a meeting space, beverages and to enroll the drivers. The host agency will work directly with the trainer, Larry Christianson, to schedule the date and location of the training. The host is also asked to open the training up to other transportation programs in the area to fill the class.
We ask that the following be provided:
- A room set in classroom style with tables for attendees’ materials and a screen
- A van/bus with lift or a passenger van with ramp – the vehicle should be determined by what is predominantly used for your service. We can practice with both if both are used by your agency.
- Two common wheelchairs – one will be used for vehicle securement proficiency while the other is being used for wheelchair curb proficiency.
The class schedule is 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Access to the room is needed at 8:00 for A/V set-up.
To Register
Contact Larry Christianson at dejaceo@msn.com with a copy to Jean Palmateer at jean.m.palmateer@state.or.us
Defensive Driving Course
Chemeketa Community College offers defensive driving training for rural and special transportation drivers. We try to hold the maximum for a good interactive defensive driving class to thirty.
Defensive driving training is a program to teach the skills drivers should use operating their personal or professional vehicle. Enhanced skills in this area will help keep the professional driver safer on and off the job.
Course Description
A fun, interactive defensive driving course designed specifically to meet the needs of rural and special transportation drivers. This course includes the following:
- Six-hour classroom-based course registered with DMV
- Background information on fatal traffic crashes for the US and Oregon plus leading crash causes and safety improvements in vehicles, roadways, laws and enforcement
- Techniques specific to drivers of cars to small buses
- Motor-vehicle laws and responsibilities
- Influence on driving ability of medications, fatigue, alcohol and drug use, visual and auditory limitations, and aging
- Pre-and post-trip activities designed to prevent crashes and breakdowns
- Specific information on the benefits and operation of safety belts and airbags
Trainer
Larry Christianson, Chemeketa Community College, is the consultant trainer.
Who should attend?
Priority will be given to employed and volunteer drivers from Oregon agencies receiving federal or state transportation funding. Other transportation program drivers may also attend on a space-available basis.
Cost
FREE! — The Oregon Department of Transportation is sponsoring this course as a service to Oregon transportation providers. There is no cost for the trainer and curriculum; the host agency is required to provide a meeting space, beverages and to enroll the drivers. The host agency will work directly with the trainer, Larry Christianson, to schedule the date and location of the training. The host is also asked to open the training up to other transportation programs in the area to fill the class.
We ask that the following be provided:
- A room set in classroom style with tables for attendees’ materials
- A screen to display the presentation – a blank wall will do if no screen is available
The class schedule is 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Access to the room is needed at 8:30 for A/V set-up.
To Register
Contact Larry Christianson at dejaceo@msn.com with a copy to Jean Palmateer at jean.m.palmateer@state.or.us
