Schedule a Virtual Seat Check Sign-off
During your appointment, an Instructor will observe you complete a seat check with a caregiver/family for the purpose of the required seat check sign-offs for recertification.
Before scheduling, please review this CPST Seat Check Sign-off Checklist. These guidelines must be followed for all sign-offs.
CPST Recertification Requirements
Safe Kids Worldwide is the certifying body responsible for administering all aspects of the Child Passenger Safety Certification Program in the United States.
CPSTs are required to recertify every two years.
Recertification requirements include:
- Technical Continuing Education Hours (6)
- Instructor or Technician Proxy-Observed Car Seat Checks (5)
- Continuing Education Requirement
- Community Education Requirement (one of the following)
- Participate in a two-hour seat checkup event, or
- Provide at least four hours of community education to people who are not CPSTs, or
- Attend a one hour (minimum) educational session(s), live or online that includes how to better reach community members or underserved communities, improve communication skills or instructor development.
To retain your certification, you must complete the recertification requirements before your certification expires.
- You may complete the recertification requirements at any time during the certification cycle.
- All recertification information must be entered into your CPST profile at cert.safekids.org.
You’ve Earned Your Certification… Now What?
Welcome to Buckle Babble! We’re thrilled to support you as you take your first steps as a newly certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST). Join Jennifer Booge and Claudia Summers, experienced CPST Instructors from the National Safety Council, as they guide you through the early stages of your CPST journey. These meetings offer a relaxed and friendly environment where you can ask questions, seek advice, and gain valuable insights into the world of child passenger safety. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge or connect with fellow technicians, Buckle Babble is the perfect place to start. Dive in and let’s make child passenger safety a priority together! Buckle Babble is the second Tuesday of every other month.
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Recertification Resources
Visit the Child Passenger Safety Learning Portal for free online learning courses to meet continuing education and community education recertification requirements. New courses are added monthly.
Free, national webinars that meet continuing education and community education recertification requirements are offered monthly. Registration is required.
- National Child Passenger Safety Board: View current offerings here.
- Safe Kids Certification: View current offerings here.
The Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training provides an overview of use of child safety restraint systems on school buses, with a focus on preschool-aged children and children with disabilities. CPSTs will earn 3.5 continuing education units and their school bus endorsement for completing the training.
The national training calendar is updated regularly and includes training opportunities across the nation along with registration information. See upcoming trainings here.
Visit Safe Ride News to learn about their products with continuing education opportunities.