CEU completion is reported in the recertification registration process as a single check-off.  Unlike the five required seat checks, CEUs are not verified online.

CEUs are self-certified. You are responsible for your certification like manufacturers are responsible for crash testing. You are required to keep personal written proof of the types and content of your CEU achievements.

A random sample of completed recertifications will be audited for proof of CEU content and completion. Each category has specific written documentation requirements, which are detailed in the Policies & Procedures and summarized below. The purpose of the audit is to verify existence of documentation of CEUs being completed and in accordance with policies and procedures of the certifying body.

You can monitor your audit status in your online profile.

Seat checks and Community Events are NOT audited.  This process is specifically for CEUs. CEU documentation is to be kept during the certification cycle and for at least three months after recertification is completed. Keeping CEU documentation longer is strongly recommended for your future reference, but is not required. Safe Kids Worldwide will not return audited materials.

Questions? Email the Quality Assurance Specialist at cpsaudit@safekids.org.
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Basic Audit Requirements. CEU Details and Requirements may be found in the Policies and Procedures)

TIP: Consider scanning your CEU materials and save a pdf file that you could send the auditor if selected.

Category #1:  In-person
Session/Workshop: Audit requirements - One required from #1 and one required from #2

1. Event information (one required) if not pre-approved with an Event ID#
   1. Copy of meeting/conference agendas - Must include the session title, date and time
   2. Printed copy of presentation
   3. Copy of the session description from the official conference program.  The  sessions that you attended must be clearly marked
2. Proof of attendance (one required)
   1. Certificate with topic, date and times
   2. Personal letter/email from event provider. Must include the session title, date and time.
   3. Copy of sign in sheet with your name circled.  Must include the session title, date and time.

Category #2: Observe a Certification Course - No longer an option

Category #3: Teleconferences: Audit Requirements - One required from #1 and one required from #2

1. Event information (one required) if not pre-approved with an Event ID#
   1. Agenda with dates, times and objectives 
   2. Official call minutes or notes provided by moderator/sponsor 
2. Proof of attendance (one required)
   1. Certificate with topic, date and times
   2. Personalized letter/email from the Lead Instructor confirming specific dates and times of attendance.
   3. Official call minutes or notes provided by moderator/sponsor with list of attendees

Category #4: Online/Web sessions: Audit Requirements - One required from #1 and one required from #2

1. Event information (one required) if not pre-approved with an Event ID#
   1. Copy of event agenda/outline/objectives - Must include the session title, presenter name, date and time
   2. Printed copy of presentation
   3. Copy of the event description from the official event provider (summary)
2. Proof of attendance (one required)
   1. Certificate with topic, date and times
   2. Personal letter/email from event provider
   3. Print out of completion confirmation page.  Must include the session title, date and time.

Category #5:  Newsletters/Manuals/Journals: Audit Requirements - Depends on type 

1. Free Newsletters - Tech Update 
   1. Quizzes provided when selected for audit
   2. 2 passing (80%) quizzes are required for 1 CEU; 1 CEU maximum
2. Subscription Newsletters - Safe Ride News and SafetyBeltSafe USA
   1. (a)   Publication name
   2. Proof of purchase provided by publisher (NOT Safe Kids) must include:
      1. Name of technician or technician instructor
      2. Date of proof of purchase
      3. Dates of subscription/total CEU eligible (1 CEU per one year) during certification cycle
3. Manuals - Depends on the manual
   1. LATCH Manual - Technicians must provide completed 2009 or 2011 quiz (provided by Safe Ride News at http://www.saferidenews.com) to auditor with a passing grade of 80 percent.  One CEU per completed quiz.  One CEU maximum.
   2. Child Restraint Manufacturers’ Instructions (CRMI) or individual instruction manuals - Technicians must complete and submit quiz via email to SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. (http://www.carseat.org/). Technicians will be provided with audit documentation via email from SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.  One CEU per completed quiz.  One CEU maximum.
4. Scientific Journals/Conference Proceedings - 3 articles for 1 CEU. One CEU maximum.
   1. Issue and volume of issue containing article
   2. Approved purchased newsletters (named above) may not be used for this.
   3. Complete copies of articles/proceedings must be provided.