1. National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program
National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program
MODULE 13
Closing & Checkup Event
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2. Module 13 Objectives
• Identify requirements for CPST recertification.
• Prepare for a checkup event.
• Conduct a checkup event.
• Close and debrief a checkup event.
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3. Recertification Process
• Certification cycle is 2 years
• Recertification includes:
– Verified seat check activities (must be observed)
– A community event
– Continuing education
– If an Instructor, teaching hours
• M ay be done up to 4 months prior to end date
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4. Checkup Event Requirements
• Everyone must fully
participate throughout
the event.
• It serves as a final
assessment.
• Instructors will
observe and assess
Technician Candidate
performance
throughout the event.
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5. How Checkup Events Operate
• CPS Technician teams work with and teach
caregivers the basics of correct selection,
direction, location, installation, and harnessing
of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts.
• Checkup events provide opportunities to detect
unsafe car seats and booster seats (such as
recalled, damaged, missing parts/labels).
• M any details for setting up and operating an
inspection station are similar to those for a
parking lot event.
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6. Key Considerations
 Do NOT wait until the last minute to plan event!
 Determine target audience.
 Estimate # of families expected to attend.
 Estimate # of needed CPS Technicians and
volunteers.
 Determine amount of time to allocate per car seat or
booster seat.
 Determine who the Checkup Event Coordinator will
be.
 Determine a safe location and conduct a pre-site
visit.
 Gather necessary equipment, supplies, and
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materials.

7. What to Expect
• Always use a Check Form. Be sure the caregiver
signs the form before you begin your check.
• Fully involve the caregiver in the check.
• Team up with a partner and work together.
• Remember to use the Learn, Practice, Explain
teaching method.
• Read instructions and labels.
• Document, document, document – everything
you do, advice you give, and caregiver choices.
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8. What to Expect (continued)
• Follow any set policies or guidelines.
• Promote 1-way traffic flow.
• Turn off all vehicle motors.
• Watch small children – caregivers may be
distracted.
• Walk around every vehicle before starting the
engine.
• Control ALL vehicles moving into and from
event.
– Announce “vehicle moving” upon entrance and exit
areas.
– Guide vehicles to the inspection location and exit.
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9. How You Will Be Evaluated
• Establishing a safe environment
• Acting as a team member
• Effectively communicating with caregivers and
children
• Involving the caregiver in the checkup and
participation to correct errors
• Remembering your job is to educate, NOT to
install
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10. How You Will Be Evaluated (continued)
• Following and accurately completing Check
Form
• Using available resources
• Asking appropriate questions of instructors
• Assuring Instructor signs off before vehicle
leaves
• Participating in event breakdown activities
• Sharing experiences during debrief
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