Ohio Driver Training

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Continuing Education & Training Opportunities

Continuing education (CE) requirements are outlined in OAC 4501-7. See also: Training Manager CE Approval Criteria.

Continuing Education Opportunities

Class D Instructors
January 5, 2019
Zanesville, OH
Registration & Information

Basic Instructor Course

None at this time.

Training Manager Course

None at this time.

Adult Remedial

Instructor Training for Ohio's Best Remedial
February 23-25
Hilliard, OH
Registration & Information

Juvenile Driver Improvement Program

None at this time.

Disability Training

None at this time.

New School Orientation

Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4501-7 will be reviewed, including the Application for Driver Training Enterprise License and Application for Instructors and Training Managers. Rules for training students under age 18 and for commercial driver licenses will be discussed, as well as training agreements, records, vehicles, insurance and bonding, and advertising. There also will be time for questions. Prior to attending, please review OAC 4501-7. Upcoming events:

  • January 18
  • March 15
  • May 17
  • August 16
  • October 18

All courses are 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, 1970 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio.

New School Orientation Online Drivers Education, Course ID: WBT654
For new prospective Class D or Abbreviated Adult online schools only, the New School Orientation may be taken online through the Public Safety Training Campus. The Course ID is WBT654 New School Orientation Online Drivers Education. Click HERE for information on how to log on or create a new account in the Public Safety Training Campus.

New School Orientation Class D Driver Education, Course ID: WBT656
For new prospective Class D (novice drivers) schools only, the New School Orientation may be taken online through the Public Safety Training Campus. The Course ID is WBT656 New School Orientation Class D Driver Education. Click HERE for information on how to log on or create a new account in the Public Safety Training Campus.

Host a Driver Training Workshop

Request to Host Driver Training CE Workshop (DTO 0123)  PDF   Word

Policy for Training Manager Courses: Any provider who would like to offer a 40-hour Training Manager Course must follow these steps for prior approval. No class shall be given until approval has been granted.

  1. The course curriculum must be approved by the Director prior to submitting a request to hold a class.
    • Training Manager Courses must be at least 40 hours in duration.
    • Course curriculum includes, but is not limited to, the course outline and support materials (i.e., videos, handouts, etc.).
    • Curriculum submissions must include, but are not limited to, topics pertinent to the functions of a training manager and current topics within the field of driver training.
    • Training Manager Courses may include both Class D and CDL participants. At least four hours of the 40 must be specific to CDL topics. If the class must split to accomplish this, this must be noted. Only individuals qualified in CDL topics may teach these four hours.
    • Continuing education classes may not be conducted concurrently with the training manager course.
  2. Each course shall be approved on an annual basis. For this, each provider must:
    • Submit an updated course syllabus, list of facilitators and dates for the proposed course. This must be received six months in advance of the course.
    • Submit a registration form with contact information.
    • Upon completion of the course registration, a complete list of participants must be submitted to the Ohio Driver Training Manager. This must be received prior to the first date of class.
    • The course must have at least eight participants; the maximum will be based on the capacity of the individual classrooms.
    • Upon course completion, individual student assessments/evaluations of the course must be submitted to the Ohio Driver Training Manager within two weeks of the class completion date.
    • Upon course completion, a complete and final class roster must be submitted to the Ohio Driver Training Manager within two weeks of the class completion date.
  3. Any changes to the syllabus or curriculum outside of the annual review must be made in writing to the Department for prior approval.
  4. Any changes to facilitators or guest speakers must be made in writing to the Department prior to the class.

Failure to adhere to or follow procedures will result in automatic withdrawal of prior course approval status.

Public Safety Training Campus

Some courses are available on the Public Safety Training Campus. The same account can be used for each of the courses listed below. Click HERE for information on how to log on or create a new account.

Basic Instructor Course, Course ID: WBT651
For Class D applicants only, the required Basic Instructor Course may be taken online through the Public Safety Training Campus. The Course ID is WBT651 Basic Instructor Course (Class D, Online, Disability). This course will enroll you in four lessons. You must complete all four lessons to complete the online course.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Course, Course ID: WBT650
Per OAC 4501-7-05 (C)(10), "Every training manager, instructor, and online instructor shall complete the department's online 'Sexual Harassment Training' annually." The Course ID is WBT650 Sexual Harassment Prevention Course.
Bridging the Gap, Course ID: WBT653
Bridging the Gap is the approved course for training managers to take in order to apply to be licensed for Abbreviated Adult Training.The Course ID is WBT653 Bridging the Gap.

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