Training

Approved Training

The following companies offer Backflow Assembly Tester and Cross Connection Specialist certification training approved by Oregon Drinking Water Services. A 5-day tester course from one of the following training providers is required to apply for tester certification in Oregon. A -day specialist course from one of the following training providers is required to apply for specialist certification in Oregon. Renewal courses from one of the following training providers are required for both tester and specialist renewals (except when it is your very first renewal). 

1. Backflow Management, Inc. (BMI)
   17752 NE San Rafael Street
   Portland, OR 97230
   Email: bmi@bmibackflow.com
   Phone: 503-255-1619 or 800-841-7689
   
   
2. Clackamas Community College
   19600 Molalla Ave
   Oregon City, OR 97045
   Email: amber.steele@clackamas.edu or laforce@clackamas.edu
   Phone: 503-594-3345
   Course Schedule
   
   
3. Northwest Cross Connection Training
   PO Box 1405
   Manzanita, OR 97130
   Email: wests@lancc.edu or jmb2@centurytel.net
   Phone: 541-255-5051 or 541-971-9824
   
   
4. Local 290 (For 290 members only)
   20220 SW Teton Ave
   Tualatin, OR 97062
   Phone: 503-691-1997
   
   
5. West Coast Cross Connection (Specialist Recertification course only)
   Phone: 503-871-9450
   Email: scott@westcoastcrossconnection.com