1. WELCOME…
WELCOME…
to the National Child Passenger Safety Technician
Renewal Testing Course!
Representatives of the National Child Passenger Safety Board
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2. National Child Passenger Safety Technician Renewal Testing Course
National Child Passenger Safety Technician Renewal Testing Course
MODULE 1
Program Introduction
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3. Renewal Testing Course Purpose
• Designed for former CPS Technicians who have
maintained their knowledge and skills.
• NOT a refresher course. It is expected you have
stayed involved in CPS programs and activities
and kept up with changes in field.
• An opportunity to renew certification without
having to retake the entire certification course.
• Upon successful completion of this course, you
will again be a certified CPS Technician.
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5. Renewal Testing Course Goals
• Select appropriate car seats and booster seats
and secure children in vehicle restraint systems
according to best practice guidelines and
manufacturer instructions.
• Teach others how to install car seats and
booster seats in multiple types of vehicles
according to manufacturer instructions and best
practice guidelines.
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6. Renewal Testing Course Goals (continued)
• Use appropriate resources to obtain updated
CPS information.
• Serve as a CPS resource in the community,
state, or organization.
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7. Module 1 Objectives
• Become acquainted with the course purpose,
objectives, and completion requirements.
• Identify the new design features and structure
of the National CPS Certification Training
Program.
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8. Housekeeping & Logistics
• The emergency exits are located
_______________ .
• Restrooms are located _______________ .
• Break areas are located _______________ .
• Refreshment areas are located
_______________ .
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9. General Ground Rules
• Return promptly from breaks and lunch.
• Ask questions to gain understanding of program
content and have a successful learning
experience.
• Listen to others as they speak.
• Turn cell phones off (or put on vibrate).
• Be prepared for activities to take place in the
classroom and outside in vehicles.
• Pay attention to your movements in and around
vehicles.
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10. CPST Renewal Course
Completion Requirements
Attend entire course.
Participate in class
discussions and
practice activities.
Pass skills assessment.
Pass written quiz with
total of 42/50 correct.
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11. Revised National CPS
Certification Training Program
• M ore “need to know”
and less “nice to
know”
• Condensed from 4 to
3 days of delivery
time
• Learn, Practice,
Explain model has
more focus on CPS
Technicians as
educators
• Added information on
Lower Anchors and
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12. Revised National CPS
Certification Training Program (continued)
• Content streamlined
and easier to locate
• 13 new videos
- CPS Technician role
- Rare installations
- Why children should
travel rear-facing
-
Repurposed Parent
Central NHTSA videos
-
New CHOP misuse
videos
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13. Organized in 13 Modules
1. Program Introduction
2. The CPS Technician Role
3. Injury Prevention & Crash Dynamics
4. Seat Belt Systems
5. Air Bags
6. Lower Anchors & Tethers for CHildren
7. Introduction to Car Seats & Booster Seats
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14. Organized in 13 Modules (continued)
8. Children in Rear-Facing Car Seats
9. Children in Forward-Facing Car Seats
10. Children in Booster Seats & Seat Belts
11. CPS in Other Vehicles
12. Installation & Communication
13. Closing & Checkup Event
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15. TG Redesigned
• Key content points
• Tips for discussions
with caregivers
• Sections for notetaking
• Practice activities
• Best practice
questions
• Progress checks
• M otivational quotes
from experts
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