Training: ORPAT (Oregon Physical Ability Test) Instructor Course

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

Training: 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: Astoria PD

When: 02/16/2024

Hours: 0800-1700 with lunch from 1200-1300

Total Hours: 8

Cost: Free.

 Lunch will be the responsibility of attendees.

Where: Astoria, Oregon.

Site to be announced upon registration.

Instructors:  DPSST Staff

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.

To Register: Students must pre-register for this course. Register online: https://forms.gle/6dq13WhUh2akR78B6

   You must receive an e-mail from DPSST Regional Training confirming you have been registered for this training in order to attend. Registration forms may be obtained from the DPSST's website: at: Department of Public Safety Standards & Training: Welcome Page: State of Oregon. On the right side of your screen hover over the Criminal Justice link, select Training, then click on the Regional and Advanced Training link. Click on the course registration app. link located on the left side of your screen. If you are traveling over 75 miles one-way and would like to stay overnight at the Academy, please write your request for lodging on your application. Fax completed and signed application to: 503-378-3345.

Please do not include a cover sheet or a copy of the course announcement with your application. Registration questions contact Kali, DPSST: Kali.Lucero@dpsst.oregon.gov

Class Content Questions: Contact Ben Klecker ben.klecker@dpsst.oregon.gov