Becoming an Oregon Registry Trainer is voluntary and the application process is explained in the Oregon Registry Trainer Application. Oregon Registry Trainer Program (ORTP) staff will support you along your path to become a certified trainer. Additionally, you would be joining a community of trainers. ORTP certification is valid for three years with a simple renewal process.
Certified Oregon Registry Trainer Qualifications
Please review the table below with the requirements for each trainer type.
| Trainer Type & Definition | Requirement: Field Experience | Requirement: Experience as a Trainer | Requirement: Education |
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| Master | At least three years | Have at least 20 hours of training in adult education/development
OR
Have completed 10 hours of OCCD’s Adult Education Trainings
AND
Have conducted at least 60 hours of training to groups of adults | BA/BS in the field of childhood care and education1
OR
Registry Step 102 |
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| Specialty Master | BA/BS in your field of expertise |
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| Community | Have at least 20 hours of training in adult education/development
OR
Have completed 10 hours of OCCD’s Adult Education Trainings
OR
Have conducted at least 60 hours of training to groups of adults
OR
Are participating in a mentoring relationship | CDA or AA/AS in the field of childhood care and education1
OR
Registry Step 73 |
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| A credential, college certificate, OR an AA/AS in your field of experience |
| Standardized | Any one of three (field experience, experience as a trainer, or education), dependent on specific Standardized Training Curricula |
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1 In the field certificates and degrees of childhood care and education include: early childhood education, infant and/or child development, human development, elementary education, human ecology, home economics, family and consumer studies, child and family studies, education, and special education. Other completed degrees or out-of-field degrees such as psychology, sociology, secondary education, and social work require an examination of transcripts to determine coursework content in CKCs.
2 You may have a degree or coursework within a field other than Childhood Care and Education, but still be placed at a Step 10 or higher on the Oregon Registry Steps in order to become a Master Trainer. We encourage you to submit your transcripts and/or coursework, as our evaluation team is fantastic at placing you at the highest step possible.
3 You may have a degree or coursework within a field other than Childhood Care and Education, but still be placed at a Step 7 or higher on the Oregon Registry Steps in order to become a Community Trainer. We encourage you to submit your transcripts and/or coursework, as our evaluation team is fantastic at placing you at the highest step possible."
Application Process
Please read and complete the entire Trainer Application.
You will need to gather some training and education documentation if it is not already in the Oregon Registry Online or if your employer cannot verify your qualifications. You will need to provide a reference. Finally, you will complete the Oregon Registry Trainer Orientation (below), where you may find answers to any questions you have about the Trainer Program.
If you have questions about the application process, please call 503-725-8535 or write occdtrainer@pdx.edu.
Standardized Trainers
We recruit Standardized Trainers based on Standardized Training curricula needs. Recruitment opportunities and applications are posted on our website when we are recruiting.
Languages in Demand
We actively seek bilingual trainers, especially those fluent in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
Trainer Orientation
All applicants must complete the Oregon Registry Trainer Orientation. Trainer Orientation quizzes are included in the Trainer Application. The orientation includes five separate lessons with a quiz for each lesson: