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Child Passenger Safety Technician Training (CPST)

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT) to Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

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Course Description

 You must be at least 18 years old at the time the course starts. The standardized child passenger safety technician (CPST) certification course is usually 3-4 days long and combines classroom instruction, hands-on work with car seats and vehicles, and a community safety seat checkup. Attendance is required for the entire course.

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Become A Tech

What Techs Do

CPS technicians and instructors use their considerable knowledge and expertise at a variety of community-based activities, such as child safety seat checks, where parents and caregivers receive education and hands-on assistance. CPS technicians and instructors also keep up-to-date on the latest technical information about child passenger safety through seminars and other continuing education opportunities.

All CPS technicians must take and pass the CPS Certification Course and pay a course fee of $95. Learn more about the course and read “Frequently Asked Questions” about becoming a tech.

Why People Become Techs

We asked CPS technicians why they became techs. Here’s what they said.

“If I save just one life, I've done my job while here on earth! Children can't protect themselves. We have to take care of their future.” - A. Pinkerton

“To save a life. Once you receive a call from a client crying, from the crash scene, thanking you for helping her make her children safe because they were just hit head on by a semi and the children walked away, you will understand why I do what I do.” - H. Harper-Berard

“I am a CPS tech because every day I can make a difference in helping save the life of a child and the other occupants in the vehicle… I went to the CPST class kicking and screaming because it was a 5 day course. I am so glad I persevered.” - J. Baker

“It was a recent forced job requirement....that turned into one of the best things that I've ever done! It is now my passion and I love every minute of this responsibility I am taking and providing to the community!!! Possibilities are endless!!!! - C. Jenewein

“I am a CPS technician because I am a Public Health Nurse. While I am TEACHING families to keep their kids safe, I am ASSESSING other psychosocial needs and REFERRING to other services. Promote, Prevent, Protect. This is Public Health! And because I am a mom of 4 kids who feels that all kids deserve a chance to be safe. - C. Cherry

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