National CPS Certification Program Presenters: Pam Holt, National CPS Board Carole Guzzetta, NHTSA Kerry Chausmer, Safe Kids Worldwide Lifesavers Conference

National CPS National CPS Certification ProgramCertification Program

Presenters:Presenters:Pam Holt, National CPS Board Pam Holt, National CPS Board

Carole Guzzetta, NHTSACarole Guzzetta, NHTSAKerry Chausmer, Safe Kids WorldwideKerry Chausmer, Safe Kids Worldwide

Lifesavers Conference Lifesavers Conference April 2006 April 2006

Today’s presentationsToday’s presentations

Overview of NHTSA’s Role in Certification Overview of NHTSA’s Role in Certification

The National CPS BoardThe National CPS Board

CPS Certification Program UpdateCPS Certification Program Update

Certification TriviaCertification Trivia

I have a comment about the curriculum. I have a comment about the curriculum.

I should contact:I should contact:A.A. NHTSANHTSA

B.B. National CPS BoardNational CPS Board

C.C. Safe Kids WorldwideSafe Kids Worldwide

D.D. President George W. BushPresident George W. Bush

Answer and press ‘send’

Certification TriviaCertification Trivia

I have a comment about the curriculum. I have a comment about the curriculum.

I should contact:I should contact:A.A. NHTSANHTSA

B.B. National CPS BoardNational CPS Board

C.C. Safe Kids WorldwideSafe Kids Worldwide

D.D. President George W. BushPresident George W. Bush

Answer and press ‘send’

NATIONAL CHILD NATIONAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY PASSENGER SAFETY

PROGRAMPROGRAMOverview of NHTSA’s RoleOverview of NHTSA’s Role

““The best index to a person’s character The best index to a person’s character is is

how he treats people who can’t do him how he treats people who can’t do him any good, and how he treats people any good, and how he treats people

who can’t fight back.”who can’t fight back.”

Abigail Van BurenAbigail Van Buren

CharactCharacterer

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• Definition: a group of three who Definition: a group of three who jointly share some responsibility, jointly share some responsibility, authority or power. authority or power.

The Three Legs of The Three Legs of the Stoolthe Stool

• National Highway Traffic National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationSafety Administration

• National CPS BoardNational CPS Board

• Certifying Body – Safe Certifying Body – Safe Kids WorldwideKids Worldwide

Support the State’s Support the State’s Occupant Protection for Occupant Protection for Children ProgramChildren Program

• NHTSANHTSA Developed the National Standardized Developed the National Standardized

CPS curriculumCPS curriculum Developed the Certification Renewal Developed the Certification Renewal

CourseCourse Coordinates and approves revisions and Coordinates and approves revisions and

updatesupdates Funds the National CPS Board and the Funds the National CPS Board and the

Web siteWeb site Supports the States’ OPC programsSupports the States’ OPC programs

NHTSANHTSA

• Developed the National Developed the National Standardized CurriculumStandardized Curriculum Late 1990sLate 1990s Group effortGroup effort Work in progressWork in progress

NHTSANHTSA

NHTSANHTSA

• Developed the Certification Developed the Certification Renewal CourseRenewal Course Response to requests from States Response to requests from States

for an alternative to retaking the for an alternative to retaking the complete coursecomplete course

For former technicians who have For former technicians who have maintained interest and maintained interest and involvementinvolvement

One day – hands-on and online testOne day – hands-on and online test

• Coordinates and approves revisions Coordinates and approves revisions

and updatesand updates Previous revisions – no major changesPrevious revisions – no major changes Spanish languageSpanish language

• Became available Jan. 2006Became available Jan. 2006• Professional assessmentProfessional assessment

NHTSANHTSA

• Present UpdatePresent Update User friendlyUser friendly Designed for the adult learnerDesigned for the adult learner Mantra: LEARN, PRACTICE, Mantra: LEARN, PRACTICE,

EXPLAINEXPLAIN Follows NHTSA’s 4 Steps: Infant, Follows NHTSA’s 4 Steps: Infant,

Toddler, Booster, BeltToddler, Booster, Belt Need to knowNeed to know Peer ReviewPeer Review Professional oversightProfessional oversight

NHTSANHTSA

• Funds the National CPS Board and Web Funds the National CPS Board and Web sitesite

www.cpsboard.orgwww.cpsboard.org

Provides recommendations and guidance Provides recommendations and guidance regarding standardized curriculum regarding standardized curriculum

Supports the National Certification Supports the National Certification through Safe Kids Worldwidethrough Safe Kids Worldwide

Administers aspects of Administers aspects of certification databasecertification database

NHTSANHTSA

http://www.cpsboard.org/

Supports States’ Supports States’ Occupant Protection for Occupant Protection for Children ProgramChildren Program

• OPC AssessmentsOPC Assessments Design and coordinationDesign and coordination

• Strategic use of resourcesStrategic use of resources

Contact Contact InformationInformation

• Carole S. Guzzetta, Highway Safety Carole S. Guzzetta, Highway Safety SpecialistSpecialist

400 Seventh Street, SW. Room 5118400 Seventh Street, SW. Room 5118 Washington, DC 20590 Washington, DC 20590

E-mail: E-mail: [email protected]@dot.gov

Phone: 202-366-3665Phone: 202-366-3665

Fax: 202-366-2766Fax: 202-366-2766

mailto:[email protected]

Thank Thank You.You.

• Questions?Questions?

• Suggestions?Suggestions?

• Comments?Comments?

• Complaints?Complaints?

The National Child Passenger Safety Board

Presented by

Pam HoltBoard Chair

Mission

• The mission of the Board is to maintain the quality and integrity of the National Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program (NSCPSTP). This program is used to train and certify child passenger safety (CPS) technicians and instructors.

Statement of Intent

• The Board works collaboratively with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), who has the ultimate authority over the curriculum, and with the Certifying Body, who has ultimate authority over the certification and re-certification processes. The Board channels insight from their representative organizations to NHTSA and the Certifying Body. It is the intent of both NHTSA and the certifying body to make every effort to solicit the input of the Board and to inform the Board of changes in curriculum, policy and procedure prior to public announcement, however, neither NHTSA nor the certifying body are obligated to do so.

CPS Board Survey

Have you have visited the Board Web site in the last 6 months?

A. Yes

B. No

C. The Board has a Web site?!

• The Board shall assume responsibilities to fulfill the mission including, but not limited to, recommendations for:

• Monitoring and updating curriculum• Reviewing the process for CPS technician/technician instructor certification and re-certification• Participating in the of certification appeals• Evaluating the certification program• Facilitating information sharing/clearinghouse

Times, they are a changing…

Membership

• 17-21 member volunteer panel• Rotating Voting Members:

• Injury Prevention – three (3) positions • Diverse and Underserved Populations – two (2) positions• Child Passenger Safety Advocates – two (2) positions• At-Large – one (1) position• Motor Vehicle Manufacturers – one (1) position• Child Restraint Manufacturers – one (1) position• National Nursing Organization – one (1) position• National Law Enforcement Organization – one (1) position• Insurance Organization - one (1) position OPEN

Open positions

• Insurance Industry (one vacancy) – Candidate must represent an insurance organization

or association with national outreach.

• Board Members are here to serve you

• We are your voice for the CPS program

How to Contact the Board

www.cpsboard.org

Board SecretariatMs. Deborah Trombley

Transportation Safety GroupNational Safety Council1121 Spring Lake Dr.Itasca, IL 60143-3201Phone: 630-775-2250

Email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

National CPS Certification Program Update

National CPS Certification Program Update

Kerry Chausmer, CPSTIProgram ManagerCPS Certification

Lifesavers Conference 2006

4/2006 SKW NOTE: Web images may not be exactly as they will appear online.

Who’s here?Who’s here?Tell us about your certification.

A. I am currently certified as a tech

B. I am currently certified as an instructor

C. My certification has expired

D. My certification has expired and I have taken/registered for a Renewal Course

E. I have never been certified


Who’s here?Who’s here?I go to the CPS Certification Web site:

A. Never

B. Less than once a month

C. About 1-2 times a month

D. About 3-4 times a month

E. Who can keep track? I am always checking it out.


2005 Statistics2005 Statistics• Recertification: about 40% overall

• 787 courses were offered• 629 certification courses

• 158 certification renewal courses

• 9,344 new technicians • 8% re-certified through renewal courses


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Number of New Technicians Certified in 2005 by NHTSA RegionN = 7802


Courses by RegionCourses by RegionN = 625


Recent major enhancementsRecent major enhancements• Online options if you can’t make a class

• Substitution• Rescheduling• Cancellation

• Certification Renewal Course• Organization management• Spanish-language certification course• Technician Proxy


Can’t make the class?Can’t make the class?• Substitution policy

• Transfer payment and registration from one student to another

• Use the online system• Registered student must have SKID of

substitute student (be in system)• Public or controlled courses

• Approval transferred to substituting individual

• Once a substitute is registered, they cannot request a refund for any reason.


Can’t make the class?Can’t make the class?• Registration Rescheduling

• May reschedule online to any future public course

• No penalty• No limit to number of times one can

reschedule.


Can’t attend the course?Can’t attend the course?• Cancellation

• Refunds automatically processed online by cancellation date depending on when you cancel

• 10+ calendar days before the course starting date = $10 cancellation fee

• 9 - 1 calendar days before the course starting date = $30 late cancellation fee

• First day of class = no refund


Certification Renewal CourseCertification Renewal Course• Designed for former technicians who have

maintained their child passenger safety knowledge and their hands-on skills.

• Anyone who has ever been nationally certified may take the course one time only.• Must be in national database


Certification Renewal CourseCertification Renewal Course• Have your username and password ready

before logging it.• Don’t have it?

• Contact CPS Customer Service • Toll-free 877-366-8154 or [email protected] • Click on “Forgot Your Password” (Log In Screen) to have

it e-mailed to you • Name and e-mail must exactly match what is in your

profile

• Log in using your previously assigned username and password.


Online ProfileOnline Profile

Instructors

Techs/Instructors

Everyone

To register for Renewal, this must be “Expired”


Certification Renewal CourseCertification Renewal Course• What to do to become certified again

• Register for a renewal course ($70 fee)• Attend and pass the hands-on skills testing• Pass (85%) online test

• A few days after the course is over, online test information will be emailed, mailed and posted in your online profile.

• Log in and make sure your information is correct!


Organization ManagementOrganization Management• Registering your organization and having

your members “affiliate” to you will allow you to:• Track members (“affiliates”)• Pay online for registrations and CPS fees


Organization ManagementOrganization Management• What fees can be paid online?

• Affiliates • Course registration

• Re-certification

• Instructor candidacy

• Organization Manager • Register their affiliates for courses

• Enter substitutions

• Reschedule the registrations


How does my organization get affiliates?

How does my organization get affiliates?

• Organization manager• Adds new affiliates (never certified or in the

system)

• Members• People with CPS profiles log in, click on

UPDATE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION• Search by name and add the organization

• There are two spaces for org affiliations


Affiliated?Affiliated?

Be sure you are “affiliated” with the organization who provided you with the PO or e-voucher number.

To change your organization affiliation(s), click on UPDATE ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION.


Spanish-language certification courseSpanish-language certification course

• Available in January 2006 • All members of the instructor team must be an approved

for the language of the course• Instructors are approved to teach in the language of the

course in which the completed their candidacy• To teach in a second language (English or Spanish):

• Professional assessment of the instructor’s second-language proficiency required

• Grants were available to cover the cost of this required assessment.


Recertification TriviaRecertification TriviaWho can be a technician proxy?

A. Any currently certified technician who partners with a currently certified instructor

B. Any currently certified technician

C. Any person who has ever been certified as a CPS instructor

D. Anyone who registers with Safe Kids


Recertification TriviaRecertification TriviaWho can be a technician proxy?

A. Any currently certified technician who partners with a currently certified instructor

B. Any currently certified technician

C. Any person who has ever been certified as a CPS instructor

D. Anyone who registers with Safe Kids


Technician ProxyTechnician Proxy• Any currently certified instructor may designate a

currently certified technician • EYES and EARS of the instructor• Technician-proxy provides information to the instructor

• Instructor has the ultimate responsibility of verifying the seat check online.

• Records documenting each check must be kept by both the instructor and technician-proxy for future reference.

This policy went into effect April 11, 2005


Recertification TriviaRecertification TriviaHow far in advance of your certification expiration date can you register for re-certification?

A. 6 months

B. 4 months

C. 2 monthsD. Anytime during your current certification

cycle


Recertification TriviaRecertification TriviaHow far in advance of your certification expiration date can you register for re-certification?

A. 6 months

B. 4 months

C. 2 monthsD. Anytime during your current certification

cycle


Recertification TriviaRecertification TriviaWhat are the required seat checks for recertification?

A. Infant seat, convertible seat, combination seat,

shield booster, LATCH

B. Infant seat, rear-facing convertible, combination seat, booster, LATCH

C. Infant seat, convertible seat, combination seat,

BPB, LATCH

D. Infant seat, rear-facing convertible, forward-facing seat with harness, BPB, LATCH


Recertification TriviaRecertification TriviaWhat are the required seat checks for recertification?

A. Infant seat, convertible seat, combination seat,

shield booster, LATCH

B. Infant seat, rear-facing convertible, combination seat, booster, LATCH

C. Infant seat, convertible seat, combination seat,

BPB, LATCH

D. Infant seat, rear-facing convertible, forward-facing seat with harness, BPB, LATCH


Tech Recertification RemindersTech Recertification Reminders• 5 seat checks must be entered and approved by an

instructor • May be done at any time during your certification

cycle.

• Register and pay for recertification• May be done up to 4 months before your certification

expiration date.

• Must be registered by your certification expiration date.

• Pass (85%) online test


Registering for RecertificationRegistering for RecertificationReport/Review Recertification Activities: Once you are eligible, payment options will appear.

These appear if there is an org affiliation


Direct online access for State and Regional contacts

Direct online access for State and Regional contacts

• Replaces monthly e-mailed databases

• 24/7 access

• Real-time updates and information

• Individual (state/region) and course information (all)

• Provided by SKW to promote local CPS activities (e.g. events, courses)


Resources SectionResources Section


Resources TriviaResources TriviaWhere can I get a copy of the latest NHTSA manual?

A. View or print content from the revised participant manual at www.cpsboard.org.

B. Purchase a copy for $35 from the Safety Restraint Coalition (www.800bucklup.org)

C. Call Safe Kids for a cheap replacement

D. A or B


http://www.800bucklup.org/


Resources TriviaResources TriviaWhere can I get a copy of the latest NHTSA manual?

A. View or print content from the revised participant manual at www.cpsboard.org.

B. Purchase a copy for $35 from the Safety Restraint Coalition (www.800bucklup.org)

C. Call Safe Kids for a cheap replacement

D. A or B


http://www.800bucklup.org/


Resources: FAQsResources: FAQs


Resources: FAQ TopicsResources: FAQ Topics• General

• Certification

• Re-certification

• Course Administration

• Instructor Candidacy

• Organization Management

• Online Services

Have an idea for a new FAQ?

Let us know!


Resources: CPS Express!Resources: CPS Express!


Resources: www.CPSBoard.orgResources: www.CPSBoard.org


What’s next?What’s next?• Updated curriculum will affect the course

materials, testing, instructor candidacy and re-certification.• Go to www.cpsboard.org for updates

• Sign up on their email list

• Lower reading level• More hands-on activities• New evaluation (will also affect recertification)


Be a part of the processBe a part of the process• All of the system enhancements and

upgrades to the certification system are a direct result of requests from the field.

• Stay on the lookout for curriculum alerts from the CPS Board • Peer review of chapters and evaluation

components• One chapter, one time

• Technicians and technician-instructors


Contacting CPS Customer ServiceContacting CPS Customer Service

(877) 366-8154

[email protected]

Almost all certification-related information is available online at www.safekids.org/certification.


Thank you!Thank you!Please continue to share your specific

feedback, suggestions and ideas!

Kerry Chausmer, CPSTI

CPS Certification Program

Safe Kids Worldwide

1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20004-1707

[email protected]

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National CPS Certification Program Presenters: Pam Holt, National CPS Board Carole Guzzetta, NHTSA Kerry Chausmer, Safe Kids Worldwide Lifesavers Conference