Training Options
Orientation to the Impaired Driving Assessment (IDA)
This virtual training is a brief 30-minute overview of the IDA. It covers the assessment purpose, categories the assessment measures, what the assessment looks like, format, supervision recommendations and implementation strategies.
- Best for: Judges, probation decision makers, and others seeking a basic standing of the IDA.
- Cost: There is no cost for this training
Refresher Training:
This one-hour virtual session is designed for individuals who have previously completed the certification training but need a refresher or there has been a time lapse between certification training and implantation. It reviews key components, scoring, recommendations, and supervision options. Participants will receive the User’s Guide and supporting handouts
- Cost: There is no cost for this training
Certification Training:
This virtual training is approximately four hours in length and reviews impaired driving statistics, risk factors, development and components of the IDA. It also revies how to administer the IDA, scoring, risk and service needs for the impaired driver. Once this training is complete, the participant will gain access to the IDA web platform and training materials. A certification of completion is also provided.
- Cost: There is no cost for this training
Onsite “Train the Trainer.”
This option is ideal for organizations or agencies seeking to locally train “trainers” in their area. It consists of approximately two days of local training for 20-30 participants. APPA provides the trainers, while the hosting agency provides the venue, registration, tech support and printed materials.
- Note: Travel and lodging costs will be discussed with the agency.
