ORPAT (Oregon Physical Ability Test) Instructor Course

**The training listed below is not necessarily approved or endorsed by DPSST unless noted in the announcement**

What:  ORPAT (Oregon Physical Ability Test) Instructor Course

Target Audience: For those involved in ORPAT or CORPAT at their agency for new hire applicants, current employees attempting to earn incentive pay or interested in working at DPSST.

Sponsoring Agency: DPSST

When: August 8, 2022

Hours: 0800-1700 with lunch from 1200-1300

Total Hours: 8

Cost: Free. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.

Where: DPSST, 4190 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem, 97317

Instructors:  JD Edwards and other DPSST Health and Fitness instructors.

Overview:  The ORPAT Instructor course is a blend of classroom, facilitated instruction and gym-based practical application. The course will begin in the classroom with instructor-led discussion covering the: origin, history, purpose, rules, safety concerns, resources, and different applications of the ORPAT. The second session will take place in the gym and will be a hands-on practical application of: course set-up from a north-south baseline, instructional methods, practice time, participant completion of ORPAT as both an instructor and participant and breakdown of the equipment.

PLEASE NOTE:

 - All participants must complete the ORPAT course and meet the Basic Police standard of 5 minutes, 30 seconds or better in order to receive their ORPAT certificate of completion.

- Please bring a clean pair of athletic shoes for the gym.

Pre-requisites: Officers attending must be in a full active duty status.

Attire: Athletic attire for the classroom and gym, be comfortable. Shorts and workout attire will not be allowed in the dining facility, please bring a change of clothes if you are planning on eating lunch at the academy.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: July 24, 2022. Apply now if you are interested, we may stop accepting applications at any time.

To Register: Students must pre-register for this course.  You must receive an e-mail from DPSST Regional Training confirming you have been registered for this training in order to attend.  Register online at:  https://forms.gle/M9GdjmQPvPzT8scn7

Meals & Lodging: Overnight dorm room lodging will be provided at the Academy at no cost for those individuals who are traveling more than 75 miles one-way. Meals will also be provided to those who lodge at the Academy. If you would like to request dorm room housing (AFTER you receive an e-mail confirming you have been registered for the class), please contact Jamila at: DPSST.DormReservations@dpsst.oregon.gov

Class Content Questions: Contact  J.D. Edwards, 503-378-4398; JD.EDWARDS@dpsst.oregon.gov