Every technician and instructor occasionally encounters questions and is unsure where to go for assistance. As the certifying body, Safe Kids can help with everything regarding the certification process including status, testing, re-certification, etc.

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Program-related Resources

Many of the answers you need can be found on this Web site. We strongly encourage you to check around the Web site, especially the FAQs and site map, prior to contacting Safe Kids. If you still can't find what you're looking for, or have a specific question or concern, please contact customer service.

Program-related links

• Why Become a CPST - ver. 2/2010
  
• Policies & Procedures Manual -ver. 8/17/2010
  • Recently updated sections
    • 8/13 and 8/17/2010:
      • Instructor Candidacy/Application Process: Added Course Assistant detail
      • Appealling the 2-instructor requirement
      • Clarified LI hours for Certification Courses
    • 6/21/2010: Seat Check clarification: Installation with LATCH; All seat checks are for the way the child restraint left.
    • 6/1/2010:
      • Recertification: Seat check auto-approval discontinued, clarification of presenter CEU options and teaching hours
      • Course Administration: Teaching hour clarification
      • Appeals (all sections) clarification: Will be shared with the person challenged so they do see the name of the challenger and will have an opportunity to respond

        
        
        

• Certification Course Planning & Logistics Guide - ver. 1/2008

 

Technical Resources

For technical questions about an installation, a restraint or a user, we suggest the following potential resources:

Program partners

• National Child Passenger Safety Board
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Safe Kids Worldwide
• State CPS Contact

Publications

• Safe Ride News
• TECH Update
• Technician Manual - April 2007

Recall lists

• NHTSA
• UNC Highway Safety Research Center

Specialized CPS education (national)

• Transporting Children with Special Health Care Needs

Other

• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• SafetyBeltSafe USA
• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
• State Highway Safety offices
• Child Seat Manufacturers
• Vehicle Manufacturers
• Other technicians and instructors

PLEASE NOTE: Safe Kids is not responsible for the content or validity of information not specifically related to the certification program.