1. National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program
National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program
Module 2
The CPS Technician Role
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2. Module 2 Objectives
• Describe the CPS Technician role.
• Discuss best practices and caregiver choices.
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3. The CPS Technician Role
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4. How CPS Technicians Carry Out Role
• Selection
• Direction
• Location
• Installation
• Harnessing
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5. Learn, Practice, Explain Model
LEARN the facts/skills/information. Seek ways to
stay updated. Then …
PRACTICE your new skills and share
information.
EXPLAIN (teach) what you have learned to
caregivers.
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6. Best Practice
Best practice is the gold standard of protection
(while following manufacturer instructions). It is
the safest way to transport a child based on the
child’s:
 Age
 Height
 Weight
 Developmental levels
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7. Caregiver Choices
Caregiver choices are related to issues that may
not have a clear answer on safest way to
transport a child.
Caregivers will then have the final decision based
on best practices you provide.
Caregiver choices may often also be considered
tough choices.
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8. The caregiver always makes the choice about
the transport of their child.
CPS Technicians can never support a caregiver in either
breaking the law or going against manufacturer instructions.
When the caregiver does not make the safe choice,
document it on your Check Form.
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