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Cascades West Training Center

Nationally Certified Training

Cascades West Training Center offers nationally certified training to OCWCOG’s Regional transportation providers, including non-emergent medical transport, public transportation, human services transport, and volunteer drivers.
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Red Cross Adult CPR/First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen Certification

Learn how to recognize and respond to medical emergencies, how to provide immediate care in cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies until advanced medical personnel arrive, and how to protect yourself and others from bodily fluids using personal protective equipment following Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Certification valid for two years.
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National Safety Council Defensive Driving Certification

This class provides core knowledge and principals to drive defensively, and reinforces safe driving techniques and collision prevention strategies. Whether an experienced driver, assuming new driving tasks or commuting to work, this course helps keep drivers and their passengers safer by focusing on behavior, judgment, decision-making and consequences. Certification valid for three years.
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Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity (PASS) Certification

Become familiar and proficient at passenger assistance, disability awareness, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it relates to transportation, hands-on wheelchair securement, and emergency evacuation techniques. Certification valid for three years.
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Registration & Costs

All participants must be registered for classes in advance. Class limits do apply, and classes may be postponed for low enrollment. Classes are offered at the Albany location, unless otherwise specified. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided; feel free to bring your own food/beverage.
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Day & Time Class Price
Friday, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Red Cross First Aid/CPR $168
Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm National Safety Council Defensive Driving $84
Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (30 minute lunch break) Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity $192
Friday and Saturday All three trainings $444
*A $44 discount can be applied for scheduling all three classes at the same time.

Training Calendar for 2026

  • January 9th - 10th (Albany)
  • February 10th - 21st (Albany)
  • March 13th - 14th (Albany)
  • April 10th - 11th (Toledo)
  • May 15th - 16th (Albany)
  • July 24th - 25th (Albany)
  • August 21st - 22nd (Albany)
  • September 11th - 12th (Toledo)
  • October 16th - 17th (Albany)
  • November 13th - 14th (Albany)

Training Offices

Classes are offered at the Albany location, unless otherwise specified.

Contact Us

Albany Office

Address

1400 Queen Ave SE, Suite 201 Albany, OR 97322

General Administration; Senior and Disability Services; Technology Services; Community and Economic Development; AAMPO

Toledo Office

Address

203 North Main Street Toledo, OR 97391

General Administration; Senior and Disability Services; Technology Services; Community and Economic Development; AAMPO

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