Resources for Child Passenger Safety Technicians
Distribution Partner Sites - Please keep the following document for your reference:
- Safe Riders Implementation Guide (2023) (PDF)
If you have any questions, contact Safe Riders via email at Saferiders@dshs.texas.gov.
Child Passenger Safety Week Update:
This year, Safe Riders will not be sending out National Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week car seat applications to organizations who are not Safe Riders distribution sites.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may pose for your plans for CPS Week this year. If you plan to hold an event for CPS Week this year, please be sure to register your event HERE. If you are not hosting an event but would like to help at an event, please visit our website to find an event near you and email the contact for that event to see how you can help.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions by contacting us at saferiders@dshs.texas.gov.
Technician / Instructor Map by County
Download the Texas Child Passenger Safety Technicians and Instructors by County Map (PDF) shown above.
Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians and instructors share an important responsibility to advocate for the safe transportation of children in vehicles. Technicians educate parents, caregivers, and community stakeholders about child passenger safety to help prevent unintentional motor vehicle-related injuries and deaths.
Safe Riders Hosts Virtual Webinars
Safe Riders hosts webinars for Texas certified child passenger safety (CPS) technicians. Safe Riders also posts webinars hosted by other agencies. CPS technicians can receive continuing education unit (CEU) for recertification by attending.
Currently, Safe Riders does not have any scheduled webinars. Please check back periodically for updates.
Please email saferiders@dshs.texas.gov if you have questions.
Steps to Technician and Instructor Recertification
The technician and instructor certification cycles are two years. Each technician and instructor is responsible for completing all recertification requirements during the two-year cycle through their CPS Online Profile.
Meet the following requirements and record the activities in your online profile:
- Conduct all five different types of seat checks.
Verified by a CPS instructor or an instructor proxy. - Take part in at least one community education.
(Checkups, community workshop, educational session) - Earn at least six continuing education units (CEUs).
Keep proof of content and completion of CEUs handy for three months after you recertify. - If you are an instructor, complete 20 certification/certification renewal testing course teaching hours.
- Pay the recertification fee.
The recertification fee is $55 for technicians and instructor candidates and $60 for instructors. Payment information can be found in your online profile.
You must complete all recertification requirements and pay the fee on or before the date of your current certification expires.
Need help recertifying?
- Find step by step instructions at Safe Kids Resources-FAQs/How To.
- Access resources, tips, and quick links for earning CEUs online on the Safe Kids Resources-FAQs/Forms - Recertification.
- Read the "Recertification" section of the Safe Kids Policies & Procedures Manual.
If you have questions or need help, contact Safe Riders at 800-252-8255 or email saferiders@dshs.texas.gov.
You can also reach out to Safe Kids Certification for password resets or for assistance at cpscert@safekids.org or 202-875-6330.
Download the Safe Riders Child Passenger Safety Technician Continuing Education Unit Frequently Asked Questions document for additional information.
Certification Trainings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed the Standardized Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Certification Training to provide a resource to help parents and caregivers transport children safely. Safe Riders conducts the standardized training in a three- and one-half day course format.
Technician candidates become nationally certified as CPS technicians with a two-year certification after completing the course. CPS technicians may serve as safety educators and advocates in their communities in various sectors by participating in child safety seat checkup events and providing safety presentations to parents, caregivers, and community groups to ensure the safe transportation of children.
Upcoming DSHS-Safe Riders National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training
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Please check the Safe Kids Certification website for other registered classes.
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