Chapter 1: Learn, Practice, Explain

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Chapter Objectives

•Explain course expectations•Discuss how to reach diverse caregivers•Discuss the needs of caregivers•Identify the best ways to communicate•Explain best practice

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Activity 1: Meet Your Neighbor•Share:

▪Your name▪Agency/company

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Why Are We Here?

•Traffic crashes can happen to anyone at any time

•Education can prevent injuries and deaths

•We can make a difference before a crash occurs

•Nationally certified CPS technicians can make a difference

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Course Expectations

•Stay for the entire course•Use your workbook and participate in class discussions and hands-on activities

•Pass all assessment/skills evaluations•Attend checkup event•Ask questions

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Assessments

•Three skills tests▪Must pass each one

•Three written quizzes▪Must get a total of 42 out of 50 correct (84%)▪May use all available resources▪Your workbook is your #1 resource▪No retests are allowed. If you fail to score 42/50

correct – you must retake the entire class▪‘Open book’ does not mean easy

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Guiding Principles

Learn

Practice

Explain

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When You Successfully Complete This Course, You Will…•Be a nationally certified CPS Technician•Know the basics about vehicle occupant protection

•Be able to talk to parents/caregivers about CPS

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National CPS Certification Program: A Partnership•NHTSA

▪Developed the original curriculum in the mid-1990s▪Updates content as needed

•National CPS Board▪Oversees the quality and integrity of the training

and certification requirements

•Certifying body – Safe Kids Worldwide▪Responsible for administering all aspects of

certification

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Diversity and CPS

•Respect differences in attitude, behaviors, and the needs of each caregiver

•Become familiar with NHTSA’s position on diversity

•Remember that diversity includes gender, cultural, age, religious, as well as, community differences

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How Did The Caregiver Come To You?

•Voluntary▪Checkup event▪Safety fair display▪Telephone call

•Mandatory▪Judge▪Law enforcement▪Social Services

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Communication Sets the Stage for LearningBe aware of your attitude:•Encourage learning while teaching and demonstrating

•Be aware of your body language/facial expressions

•Explain, don’t lecture•Be patient and positive•Be prepared to explain the information in another way

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What Do You See?

Courtesy St. John's Hospital

Play Video

Scenario 1

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Scenario 2

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What a CPS Tech Does Communication Sets the Stage for Learning

Courtesy Lawrence Memorial Hospital

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Best Practices and Tough Choices•Best Practices

▪Find best way to transport a child safely▪Explain best practice options to caregiver

•Tough Choices▪You may not have a clear answer▪You can give options to the caregiver

•Tough choices are always made by the caregiver

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Activity 2: Learn, Practice, Explain•Learn: Seek ways to stay updated•Practice: Look for ways to practice and share new information

•Explain: Teach families how to travel safely▪Listen to caregivers▪Support the ability of each caregiver

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Chapter Review

•What is the role of a CPST?•What do you need to know before you can help a parent?

•What are two effective ways to communicate with parents?

•What is a best practice?•What are tough choices and who makes them?