CPS Technical Update Class Information

CPS Technical Update Class Information

Learn more about what is covered in the 2012 TIPP CPS Technical Update Class

 

 

CPS UPDATE Class

Successful completion of a National Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training class certifies an individual as a CPS technician for two years. TIPP offers a Child Passenger Safety Update class for Child Passenger Safety Technicians to provide information on technical updates and changes made within the CPS field.  Participating in the class provides CEUs that can be used toward the re-certification requirement.  The 2012 Technical Update provides information on the revised child passenger safety recommendations, highlights occupant protection features in the car and how they affect car seat installation, provides LATCH highlights, reviews the upcoming changes to FMVSS 213, highlights car seat features and new seats, and includes a hands-on activity to explore car seat features.  The class includes 5 segments that can be taught separately or as one class. Four segments are approximately one hour in length while the fifth is two hours. All sections have been approved by National Safe Kids for one CPS CEU toward re-certification, except the hands-on activity, which is two hours and has been approved for two CPS CEUs.  

The 2012 CPS Technical Update class has been approved for a total of 6 CEUs.   The class will be offered throughout the State. Scheduled classes will be posted on the website.  If you are interested in a class in your area, please contact your Regional TIPP Regional Coordinator or the TIPP office at 1-800 CAR BELT.

 

Update/Refresher 2012 Objectives:  Course ID# 31210

 

1. New Child Passenger Safety Recommendations: (1 Hour - Course ID# 31211)

  • Discuss the new AAP Best Practice Guidelines for child safety seat use;
  • Describe the data behind the new guidelines;
  • Discuss the new NHTSA Best Practice Recommendations for CPS.

2. Occupant Protection Update: (1 Hour - Course ID# 31212)

  • Discuss the lockability standard extension;
  • Discuss FMVSS 202: Head Restraints and impact on CR Installation;
  • Airbags: Ford's Next Generation airbag, GM Center Airbag, Airbag on Seat belts and CR Manufacturer's statement son use with their car seats.

3. LATCH: (1 Hour - Course ID# 31213)

  • Review of FMVSS 225, Designated seating locations in vehicles;
  • Use of LATCH in center seating position – CR and Vehicle manufacturers;
  • Tether anchor Issues: locations, hardware incompatibilities;
  • LATCH weight limits: CR and vehicle manufacturers;
  • Use with BPB/Storage locations / LATCH Misuse;
  • New LATCH labels in 2/27/2014.

4. CR Update: (1 Hour - Course ID# 31214)

  • Changes in FMVSS 213 for 2/27/14;
  • Highlight car seat features: dual angle indicators, rebound control, Side Impact Protection;
  • Review list of car seats that start at less than 5 pounds, RF to 40/45 pounds, harnesses for children over 40 pounds, higher weight booster seats.

5. CR Hands-On Activity: (2 Hour - Course ID# 31215)

  • Complete worksheets that highlight 6 car seats - review labels, instructions and discuss features.

 

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