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Driver Training

We offer regularly scheduled training throughout the tri-county area on a variety of general topics for community transportation drivers. Our professional team is also available to bring existing classes to your organization as well as support the development of customized curricula.

Classroom Training

Currently we offer driver training on the following topics:

  • Defensive Driving
  • The Best Ride: Customer Service and Passenger Assistance with Wheelchair Securement
  • PASS: Passenger Assistance, Safety and Sensitivity with Wheelchair Securement (by request only)

Current Course Descriptions

Browse our Training Calendar below. You can select an event and register online or email us at training@rideconnection.org

*Note: Instructor-led classes are offered both in person and virtually. Please make sure that you register for the class that meets your needs. Virtual classes are done using a Zoom meeting. In-person classes meet at our Glisan office located at 9955 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220.

Online Learning

We offer the following courses online:

  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Safe at Any Age: Defensive Driving
  • Dialysis Transportation – What Every Driver Needs to Know

We use Digital Chalk for our online courses. Login here: https://rclearningcenter.digitalchalk.com/auth/login

Click here for technical requirements and instructions for accessing training.

Customized Training and Curriculum Services

Our  professional trainers are available to bring existing classes to your organization for groups of drivers. Custom course development and curricular design services are also available.

Contact us for more information about custom or onsite classes.