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Technician Candidates are required to attend the entire certification course, complete both the hands-on and written exams and actively participate in the checkup event in order to remain eligible for certification.

To register for a CPS Technician Training class:

Following the instructions from the Safe Kids Worldwide Policies & Procedures:

  • All students must register on-line at http://cert.safekids.org/ external link.
  • Click on "On-line Services" and follow instructions to create a profile.
  • Choose "Register For A Course" from the action items list in your profile.
  • Search for the course by the course number and choose "Register For This Course" on the course details page.
  • Confirm your registration and contact information.
  • Click "Complete The Registration Process"
  • You will then have the option to either pay online with a credit/debit/check card or print out a pre-filled registration form and submit it with a check, purchase order or money order.  The mailing address, fax number, and phone number for submitting registrations can be found on the registration form.
  • The cost is $75 for certification.
  • If you do not have access to the on-line registration system you may call Safe Kids Customer Service at 1-877-366-8154 to obtain a registration form by fax or mail.
  • Regular student registration closes 10 calendar days before the start date of the course.  Any paper registrations received after this date will be charged a $10 late fee.  All late fees will be waived for individuals completing the registration and payment process using a credit/debit/check card.
  • Registration closes at midnight of the first day of the course.  It is not possible to register after this date.
  • Please read the Safe Kids Worldwide Policies & Procedures for information regarding Controlled Course, Retake Course, Group Registrations, Late Registrations, Substitutions, Cancellations, and Rescheduling.
  • Current course fees are available at the SafeKIDS web site external link.

In addition to registering with Safe Kids Worldwide, a Technician Candidate Commitment Agreement must be mailed or faxed to the course administrator prior to the start date of the class. This form is not necessary for the one day renewal course. (Form opens in Microsoft Word®, instructions are available.)

For further information contact the course administrator listed with the class.


     
May 7 - 10
May 7, 9, & 10
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 8, 8:00 - 5:00
  Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Training Course
Steuben County
Forest View Gang Mills Fire Department, 125 Forest Drive, Gang Mills, NY 14870
COST: $75 non-refundable registration fee to cover Safe Kids Certification
Contact: Patrick Ambrose at 716-679-5584 or patnpat@netsync.net
Course ID number: NY2013011677
     
May 16
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
  Capital Region CPS Technical Update - 3 CPS CEUs
Child Safety Seat Checkup event right after this class 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. for sign offs
Schenectady County
Rotterdam Fire District #2, 1400 Curry Road, Rotterdam, NY 12306
Contact: Sgt. Robert Dufek at (518) 355-7331 Ext. 266, rdufek@rotterdamny.org or Bill Van Alstyne (518) 765-2565, william.vanalstyne@albanycounty.com
     
June 4 - 7
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Training Course
Otsego County
Otsego County Health Department, 140 County Highway 33W, Suite 3, Cooperstown, NY 13326
COST: $75 non-refundable registration fee to cover Safe Kids Certification
Contact: Kevin Morgan at kmorgan@aaany.com
Course ID number: NY20130325362
     
June 11 - 14
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Training Course
Albany County
S. W. Pitts Hose Co. (Latham Fire House), 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
COST: $75 non-refundable registration fee to cover Safe Kids Certification
Contact: William Van Alstyne at 518-765-2565 or william.vanalstyne@albanycounty.com
Course ID number: NY20130311302
     
June 24 - 27
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Training Course
Jefferson County
Carthage Progessional Building, 3 Bridge Street, Carthage, NY 13619
COST: $75 non-refundable registration fee to cover Safe Kids Certification
Contact: Julia Ielfield at 315-376-2139 or ielfield@frontiernet.net
Course ID number: NY20130506482
     
June 27
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  Child Passenger Safety Restraints on School Buses
Dutchess County
Child Passenger Update Class - 6 CEUs
Dutchess County Emergency Response Center, 392 Creek Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
The registration form contains all specific course and contact information.
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