RTAP Driver Training Classes
- Defensive Driving/Maltreatment Awareness - These classes are usually offered together.
- Defensive Driving Coaching the Van Driver is a classroom program that highlights the differences between a regular sedan and the high profile vehicle and reinforces safe driving habits. (4 hours)
- Maltreatment Awareness A classroom program that acquaints staff with Minnesota Statutes related to vulnerable adults and minors. (4 hours)
- Passenger Assistance Training - A classroom and hands on program that teaches drivers how to effectively assist and communicate with passengers who are elderly or who have disabilities. (8 hours)
- Driver Refresher Class - Recommended to be taken every three years, this class reviews the essentials of the above classes. (4 hours)
General Information
Standard Class Start/Finish Times
These are the standard start/finish times for RTAP Driver Training Classes:
- Defensive Driving/Maltreatment Awareness 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Passenger Assistance Training 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Driver Refresher Course 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Class times may be changed to meet the needs of class host organizations as noted on the below schedule.
Registration Confirmations
Exact class locations, address and directions will be emailed to management contacts one week prior to scheduled class date.
If you do not receive a class confirmation within one week before the class date, contact Kelly Christenson at 651-366-4184.
1st Quarter 2013 Training Calendar
We are currently seeking host agency requests for April, May and June 2013. Deadline to apply to host 2nd quarter classes (April, May and June) is March 1, 2013. Apply to host a future RTAP training.
Passenger Assistance - Register
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Cedar Valley Services - Albert Lea
- Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Kanabec County - Timber Trails Public Transit - Mora
- Saturday, March 9, 2013 at DARTS - West St. Paul
Defensive Driving/Maltreatment Awareness - Register
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Kanabec County - Timber Trails Public Transit - Mora
- Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Cedar Valley Services - Albert Lea
- Monday, February 18, 2013 at Paul Bunyan Transit - Bemidji
- Saturday, March 23, 2013 at DARTS - West St. Paul
Driver Refresher Course - Register
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Tri-Cap - Waite Park
- Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Paul Bunyan Transit - Bemidji
- Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Cedar Valley Services - Albert Lea
If your agency is in need of training in the Metro area, please contact RTAP staff.