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Orion Associates Training

Orion Associates provides quality orientation and ongoing training for people who work in human services.

Empowering Care. Elevating Standards.

Professional orientation, compliance, and ongoing education specialized for human services, disability care providers, and individuals. Backed by over two decades of organizational excellence.

Built on a Foundation of Accredited Trust

At Orion Associates, we don’t just teach industry standards, we live them. Our training ecosystem operates under strict compliance methodologies that have maintained CARF Accreditation since 2003, the highest national standard of measurable quality in human services.

Furthermore, Orion’s organizational health standards have been explicitly recognized with the American Psychological Association (APA) Best Practices Honors for psychologically healthy workplaces. When you train with Orion, you learn from an organization operating at peak ethical and regulatory standards.

The Foundation of Our Training

CARF Gold Standard: Certified under rigorous national framework assessments to ensure our methods optimize consumer satisfaction and care effectiveness.

100% Regulatory Alignment: Our curriculum is built around current state rules, licensing requirements, and health department directives to safeguard your compliance audits.

Mitigating Organizational Risk: Designed by seasoned administrators to reduce liabilities, protect care recipients, and build elite frontline care teams.

Tailored Training Solutions Built For Your Team

We break down educational barriers by delivering flexible formats that fit busy schedules, fulfill mandatory orientation requirements, and respect agency budgets.

On-Demand E-Learning

Learn at your own pace. Access our robust, interactive digital library anytime, anywhere, powered by our secure online training store. Ideal for staff orientation packages or updating and refreshing direct-support skills.

Live Virtual Classes

Get collaborative learning benefits with real-time instructor feedback. Connect live via video stream to tackle critical field issues and complete certified core frameworks with interactive cohorts.

Live In-Person Instruction

Experience hands-on, classroom training led by our veteran training specialists. Join us directly at our Golden Valley East Office hub for critical skills assessments, or book our training team to come directly to your facility for custom onsite workshops.

Specialized Training for Human Services & Beyond

Our classes cater directly to human services employees, management teams, independent contractors, and partner organizations.

Positive Supports Training

Core compliance education built around the Positive Supports Rule, Person-Centered Processes, and essential refresher courses.

Emergency Response & Safety

Official certifications including Standard First Aid, Adult & Child CPR, AED usage, and active shooter response strategies.

Medication Administration

Vital procedural courses covering Medication Administration I & II alongside hands-on Medication Assistance programs.

Behavior & Client Management

Practical strategies including Reducing Power Struggles, Physical Interventions, and Minimizing the Risk of Sexual Violence Towards People with Disabilities.

Professional Vulnerability & Care Boundaries

Critical risk management classes addressing the Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, Maltreatment of Minors, and Professional Boundaries in the Disability Field.