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 Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death of children in the United States. When used properly, child safety seats reduce the risk of hospitalizations by 69% and reduce the injury and death by 71% for rear-facing children and 54% for forward-facing children. However, the misuse of child safety seats is tremendous. Approximately 95% of child safety seats in Maine are incorrect.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has developed a standardized curriculum to train individuals as Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians. CPS technicians have the knowledge and skills to be able to identify and correct misuse of child safety seats and educate parents and caregivers on how to properly use their child safety seat. The national curriculum is taught by Certified CPS Instructors and, upon completion of the class, the student is eligible for certification as a Technician.
The Child Passenger Safety Technician Training is not for everyone. This class is designed for people who either currently are - or plan to be - involved in child safety seat issues at the local level. Specifically, it is designed to provide advanced technical training for people who will be involved in community child safety seat inspection inspection stations, car seat checkup events and other "hands-on" car seat activities.
Becoming a CPS technician means making a commitment to be involved on a routine basis. As those of you who have been involved in technical child safety seat issues know, dealing with technical issues is similar to learning a foreign language... unless you "use your knowledge" on a regular basis, you lose proficiency quickly!
If you share the desire to learn the technical skills required to install and inspect child safety seats and will be involved with child safety seat issues and events, this class is for you. If this does not sound like a class for you, but you would like to be involved with promoting CPS, please check with us regarding ways you can be involved. Awareness Workshops are also available and can be scheduled to meet your needs.
The Falmouth Fire-EMS Department, with support from the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety, conducts Child Passenger Safety Technician Trainings each year. Students must register for the class online through Safe Kids Worldwide. If you have any questions about a class, please contact the Class Administrator.
Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification Class This five-day training program is designed to provide the participatns with the necessary knowledge and technical skills to enable them to perform as a child passenger safety resoruce person for their community, department or organization. The course includes instructor-led presentations, interactive questioning, and hands-on application. Participatns must successfully pass both written and practical tests to complete the program and apply for national
certification as a child safety seat technician.
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Cost |
Additional Information |
May 11 - 15, 2010
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Biddeford Fire Department, Biddeford, Maine |
$75.00, includes lunch and two-year certification |
Contact: Suzanne Grace, Maine CPS Training Coordinator Falmouth Fire-EMS 8 Bucknam Road Falmouth, ME 04105 (207) 781-2610 |
June 15 - 19, 2010
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Micmac Health Center, Presque Isle, Maine |
$75.00, includes lunch and two-year certification |
August 5, 6, 9, 10 & 11, 2010
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Northeast EMS, Bangor, Maine |
$75.00, includes lunch and two-year certification |
Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification Renewal Class The 8-hour National CPS Training Certification Renewal Class is a way for once-certified individuals to become certified again. In order to be eligible for this course, the student must have a CPS profile with a certification status of EXPIRED. There is no limit for how long ago their certification expired. All students MUST be current in their CPS knowledge and skills and come ready to test! |
Dates |
Location |
Class Administrator |
Additional Information |
September 15, 2010 |
Falmouth Fire-EMS, Falmouth, Maine |
$75.00, includes lunch and two-year certification |
Class Brochure (pending)
Contact: Suzanne Grace, Maine CPS Training Coordinator Falmouth Fire-EMS 8 Bucknam Road Falmouth, ME 04105 (207) 781-2610 |
Child Passenger Safety Technical Update Class Due to the ongoing advancements and changes in the field of child passenger safety, it is crucial that CPS Technicians and Instructors stay up-to-date and current on the latest information. A CPS Technical Update class not only serves as an opportunity for technicians to review existing skills but also to enhance and expand CPS knowledge and to earn CEUs towards recertification. A well-informed technician enhances the credibility and professionalism of the CPS
community and provides parents with accurate information on the safest method of transporting their child. |
Dates |
Location |
Cost |
Additional Information |
July 15, 2010 |
Northeast EMS, Bangor, Maine |
Free to Certified Maine CPS Technicians and Instructors
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Class Flier (pending)
Contact: Suzanne Grace, Maine CPS Training Coordinator Falmouth Fire-EMS 8 Bucknam Road Falmouth, ME 04105 (207) 781-2610 |
September 9, 2010 |
Falmouth Fire-EMS, Falmouth, Maine |
Free to Certified Maine CPS Technicians and Instructors |
Transporting Children with Special Health Care Needs Class "Safe Travel for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Health Care Needs" is designed to serve as an enrichment course for child passenger safety technicians interested in learning more about special needs transportation. The training combines classroom lectures with hands-on exercises. During the training, participants will be introduced to medical conditions that can impact restraint selection and have the opportunity to install
specialized restraint systems. The training concludes with a proficiency exam that evaluates the student's ability to assess appropriate restraints and to demonstrate proper use and installation. For additional information, visit http://www.preventinjury.org/specNeeds.asp |
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Location |
Class Administrator |
Lead Instructor |
There are no Transporting Children with Special Health Care Needs Classes scheduled at this time. |
Registration Directions for a Technician Certification Class
Registration Process
1. Registration can only be done online at http://cert.safekids.org or by clicking on the 'register online' link for each class above.
2. You must first create a User Profile. Click on the ONLINE SERVICES, LOG IN link located on the right side of website.
3. Follow the New Sign Up section and click HERE if you have never registered with Safe Kids before.
4. Follow the on screen prompts. If you have not had a profile before, you will be directed to now create a registration/profile by clicking HERE.
5. Fill in the information about yourself for the new reigistration to create a user profile. PLEASE BE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS CORRECT.
6. Your next screen will give you your User name (also your SK ID), and your password (which will be your last name). This information is sent to your email as well.
7. You can then log into the system on that page, or later as in the first two steps above.
8. Your profile will now appear, verify it for accuracy and scroll down to the bottom of this page to find ACTION ITEM Find/Register for a Course.
9. Enter Maine as the state for a search and hit enter to locate the class you wish to attend.
10. The class information will appear. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE option.
11. The next screen asks you to confirm your registration which takes you to a payment option. Select a payment method for the National Certification fee of $75.00. It is preferred that your method be credit or debit card to place you on the roster immediately. If you need to use a check method of payment, select Pay by Check or Purchase Order (Paper Application) option and print out a pre-filled registration form and submit it with a check, purchase order or money order. The mailing address, fax number, and phone number for submitting paper registrations can be found on the registration form.
If you need further assistance, contact the Safe Kids Certification Program at 1-877-366-8154.
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