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Oregon Intervention System (OIS) Trainings 

Shangri-La offers a limited numbers of seats to external participants needing Oregon Intervention System (OIS) certification.

Why OIS?

OIS will equip you with the knowledge to support someone to have a meaningful life, even when they act in a way that makes social and community engagement difficult. You will learn practical methods to prevent and respond to difficult situations.

Certification Levels

Shangri-La offers OIS to people supporting adults who experience an intellectual or developmental disability. Shangri-La does NOT provide training for those supporting anyone under the age of 18.

Three options for OIS certificates: (cost is the same regardless)

  • Basic certificate: No hands-on interventions.

  • General Certificate: Includes some hands-on interventions (escapes, deflections, grab releases, physical positioning, NO PPIs/Safeguarding interventions)

  • Crisis Certificate: Escapes, deflections, grab releases, physical positioning, Limb Control for emergency use only, Belt-Shirt and variations for emergency use only. We do not provide training to a PBSP or physical intervention above the Belt-shirt, you should reach out to the author of the PBSP or your Behavior Professional for additional training/support. 

​​​What should I expect?

At Shangri-La, OIS is trained by Shangri-La's Behavioral Professionals. The class is spread over the course of two, 8-hour days (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break):

  • Day 1: Primarily consists of classroom-style learning.

  • Day 2: Classroom learning is wrapped-up and and attendees start the physical skills (physical interventions) portion of the training.

This workshop is a classroom-style learning environment. You'll spend most of the time learning information through lectures, activities, and discussions. A few hours are reserved for learning how to keep yourself and the people you support physically safe when a crisis occurs. This portion of class requires physical movement and your undivided attention.

NOTE: If you have an injury impacting your ability to stoop, lift, or move pain-free, please speak to your supervisor before OIS training. If you need any accommodations, including interpreting services, please note this in your registration form. 

What should I wear?

The classroom temperature varies, so please dress in layers. Choose clothes that are comfortable to move in. Please make sure to wear closed-toed shoes; avoid crocs or similar (even "sport mode.")

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OIS Training Cost

$140.00 per person

Training cost breakdown: 

  • ​Course Fee: $106.00

  • Administrative Fee: $20.00

  • Use of Facility: $9.00

  • Processing Fee: $5.00

*Registration for this course is non-refundable and non-transferable.*​

Shangri-La accepts online payments only. No checks or invoices.

Questions or need assistance? Contact Mae Eck by email or call 503-581-1732, x309.

Register for a course

NOTE: You can only register one person at a time. To register multiple people, repeat the process for each person. Ticket sales end two days prior to the start of each training. There are three seats available per training. To see how many seats are available, select a date below, and click the purple 'select tickets' button on the next screen to see the seating chart.

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