Training Information
The National Child Passenger Safety Certification Program offers certification or recertification as a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician, and offers resources for locating a CPS technician in your area.
Course Descriptions
National Standardized Child Passenger Certification Course (3 – 4 Days): This course is open to the public and certifies people as child passenger safety technicians and instructors. CPS technicians and instructors put their knowledge to work by conducting child safety seat checks, where parents and caregivers receive hands-on assistance with proper use of child restraint systems and safety belts.
To register, visit National Child Passenger Safety Certification Program and select "Find a Course."
Renewal Course (1 Day): This course is designed for previously certified CPS technicians or instructors of the National Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training Program who have allowed their certification to expire. Participants will be provided instruction and hands-on skills assessment. Upon completion of this one-day testing course, the participants will take a re-certification test to regain their CPS technician status.
To register, visit National Child Passenger Safety Certification Program and select "Find a Course."
Refresher Course (1 Day): This full-day course is for currently certified CPS technicians who have previously attended the standardized 32-hour child passenger safety certification training. Its intention is to inform students of changes that have evolved since their training and provide updates on topics like the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children system (LATCH), side impact air bags, controversial products and installation techniques. This course will help with the necessary requirements to recertify.
To register, contact Michael Nash at michael.nash@dmv.virginia.gov.
Safe Travels for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Health Care Needs (2 Days): This course is open to any certified CPS technician, with special consideration for occupational and physical therapists.
To register, contact Michael Nash at michael.nash@dmv.virginia.gov.