TRAINING FOR RADA MEMBERS
SAFE*T TRAINING
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- Chemicals/Chemical Exposure
- Emergency Action; Fire Safety
- Violence in the Workplace
- Heat Illness
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Automotive Lift Safety
9/10 1:00 – 4:00pm Canceled
9/24 9:00am – 12:00pm
10/8 1:00 – 4:00pm
10/29 9:00am – 12:00pm
Class is via Zoom. Sign up in BMS Dealer Portal or contact Pam Wilbur at RADA 585.272.7232 or [email protected] if you need assistance with portal.
FIRST AID/CPR/AED
ASHI CPR and AED is combined specifically for lay people. Excellent choice for workplace and community settings. Based on 2010 International Consensus on CPR and ECC Science with Treatment Recommendations and other evidence-based recommendations.
Nov. 7th 2025
Time 8:30 – 3:00PM
Location @ RADA
Cost for members: $125 pp *includes lunch
Sign up in BMS Dealer Portal or call Kim Guida at RADA 585.272.7232 to sign up. Call Pam at [email protected] if you need assistance with portal.
OSHA Forklift Certification
Training is available on site at your dealership through RADA.
Contact Doug Miller
Occupational Safety Consultants, Inc.
Risk Management Services
phone (585) 703-7233
email [email protected]
website www.workriskfree.com
COST $150/PERSON (Members)
DOT/HAZMAT TRAINING
For employees who offer or accept hazardous materials for transportation in commerce, including all employees who receive, ship or transport airbags and/or seat-belt pre-tensioners or any hazardous material as defined by Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Includes Parts personnel as well as parts drivers.
This mandatory course focuses specifically on the requirements for shipping airbags and other hazardous materials. Topics covered will be packaging requirements, labeling requirements, and shipping papers. (Required every 3 years)
Sep 17
Dec 10
Time: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Virtual
Cost: $145.00/Attendee (Members)
Register in the BMS Dealer Portal.
NYS NOTARY EXAM PREP CLASS
Preparation to pass the Notary Public exam and obtain your New York Notary commission. Learn from a New York Notary expert how to pass the NY Notary exam and perform your notarial duties with confidence. A great class for a veteran, new and renewing New York State Notaries who want answers to all those challenging notarization questions.
*Stay tuned for new dates or call Kim to request.
Dates 9/17, 9/24, 10/8
Time: 9-1pm
Location: Virtual ‘GoToMeeting’
*Saturday classes available upon request
Contact Kim for more info
Cost: $119/per person (members)
To register contact Kim Guida at the RADA with Registrant Name, Email address, Dealer contact name/email for billing purposes.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Getting the Most with AI:
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- spreadsheets 10/7 9:00am – 12:30pm $220
- documents 11/24 9:00am – 12:30pm $220
- presentations 11/25 9:00am – 12:30pm $220
Learn to Create & Use AI Prompts
10/29/25 9-12:30pm
$220
To register contact Kim Guida at [email protected] with Registrant Name, Email address, Dealer contact name/email for billing purposes.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Excel Part 1
Getting started, performing calculations, formatting and printing worksheets.
10/7 or 10/22 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$265
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Excel Part 2
Working with functions, lists, analyzing & visualizing date with charts, pivot tables/charts.
10/14 or 11/11 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$265
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Excel Part 3
Working with sharing & protecting multiple sheets/workbooks, automating functionality, lookup functions, auditing and forecasting data.
10/21 or 11/18 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$265
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Contact Kim Guida at [email protected] to sign up.
Title Clerk Training
- Introduction to DMV Title Clerk Role
- Overview of responsibilities
- Importance of accuracy and compliance
- Understanding Vehicle Titles
- Types of vehicle titles (e.g., clean, salvage, rebuilt)
- Title branding and its implications
- Title Application Process
- Required documentation
- Step-by-step application procedures
- Common errors and how to avoid them
- Title Transfers
- Procedures for private sales and dealer sales
- Handling out-of-state title transfers
- Lien Processing
- Adding and removing liens
- Understanding lienholder rights and responsibilities
- Registration Procedures
- Initial vehicle registration
- Renewal processes
- Temporary registrations
- Compliance with New York State Laws
- Key regulations and statutes
- Staying updated with changes in legislation
- Use of DMV Systems and Software
- Navigating DMV databases and online systems
- Data entry best practices
- Record Keeping and Documentation
- Maintaining accurate records
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting
- Common issues and resolutions
- When to escalate problems to higher authorities
This training will ensure new title clerks are well-prepared to handle their duties efficiently and in compliance with New York State regulations. Contact Melissa Julian at [email protected] for more information.