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Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program Winter 2004

Introduction

How excited are you to spend the next 32 hours learning about car seats? (Be honest) A) B) C) D)

Not excited in the least Somewhat excited Truly excited So excited I can barely contain myself

Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

Goals & Objectives • Develop skills • Identify and correct misuse • Meet certification requirements • Educate others • Coordinate CRS checkups • Serve as resource • Reduce liability

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Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

Course Overview • 10 modules • 8 hands-on exercises • 5 skills evaluations • Written test • CRS checkup event

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Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

Course Modules • Basics of Injury Prevention • Crash Dynamics • Federal Role & Safety Standards for Occupant Protection • Vehicle Occupant Protection Systems

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Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

Course Modules • Selecting & Securing Children In Vehicle Safety Restraint Systems • Correct Installation of CRS • Misuse & Compatibility Issues • Safety in Other Vehicles • Other Occupant Protection Programs • Setting up a CRS Checkup Event

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Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

Hands-on Exercises • • • • • • • •

Identifying recalled CRSs Vehicle systems ID Dissecting CRS Selecting appropriate CRS Practice installation Identifying CRS misuse Identifying misuse in vehicles Role playing

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Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

When you complete this course… • You will know the basics about child restraints • You can participate in or supervise CPS programs (based on experience and state/agency guidelines)

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Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

When you complete this course… • You have met the minimum requirements to be a nationally Certified CPS Technician • You can provide education and be a community resource

•YOU WI LL ST ILL NEE D MORE PRA CTI CE AND SOME SUP ERV ISI ON Introduction - 8

Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

Why Become a CPS Technician? • Provide current information • Educate the Best community • Help people make educated decisions

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Laws

Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

Reducing Liability • Seek knowledge & take training SERIOUSLY • Stay current • DOCUMENT (training & activities) • Provide ONLY current & up-to-date information • Say “I don’t know” if necessary • Always follow manufacturers’ instructions Introduction - 10

Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

Local and State Occupant Protection Laws • Age/weight requirements • Does law require use of CRS meeting FMVSS? • Does law require correct use of CRS? • Does law require older children to use belts? • Does law permit substitution of seat belts? Introduction - 11

Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

In what format will the written test be in for this course? A) B) C) D)

Fill in the blank Multiple choice Essay Combination of all above

Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004

In what format will the written test be in for this course? •

Fill in the blank

• Multiple choice • •

Essay Combination of all above

Standardized CPS Training Program - Winter 2004