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National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program

MODULE 13

Closing & Checkup Event

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Module 13 Objectives

• Identify requirements for CPST recertification.

• Prepare for a checkup event.

• Conduct a checkup event.

• Close and debrief a checkup event.

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

• May be done up to 4 months prior to end date

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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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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).

• Many details for setting up and operating an

inspection station are similar to those for a parking

lot event.

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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 materials.

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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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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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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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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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Congratulations!

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