Keep kids safe in car seats,
boosters and seat belts

Car Seat Tech (CPST) Training Course

Registration NOW OPEN!

Upcoming course dates opening for registration soon:

September 17-19, 2021
October 1-3, 2021
October 15-17, 2021

The course is 24 hours (3 full days): 9:00am-5:00pm each day (Friday/Saturday/Sunday).

NOTE: Under current Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC) COVID-19 policies for in-person CPST Training, current case numbers and the instructor having a vulnerable respiratory system, students will be required to wear masks during the course. Masks may be removed during breaks (outdoors, only) but will be required during in-car skills activities, as this may require being inside other student’s vehicles and could require more than one technician inside a vehicle at the same time. By registering you are acknowledging that you will adhere to these protocols. If you are unable to wear a mask, we invite you to join us when the CPSAC masking policies are modified in the future. Students are required to perform a health assessment before coming to class each day. Students who fall ill or exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 will be asked to leave class, and will be rescheduled for the next future class in 2021 or 2022.

100% attendance is mandatory for both the classroom and clinic portion. Most students find they need a certain degree of physical dexterity to do this work, though skilled technicians are able to coach parents without ever touching a seat.

This course is perfect for:

emergency services personnel
nurses, midwives, and doulas
family support workers
baby and child retailers
child care providers
community volunteers
parents

Many who take this course find rewarding volunteer opportunities in their community helping parents and caregivers. Some even earn tips!

Successful completion of the course comes with a 3-year certification with the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada and 3 years of insurance when working as a volunteer (either with other CPSAC volunteers, with another organization, or when volunteering independently). You will receive your course manual and a supply of triplicate check forms.

Duration	3 days / 22-24 hours
Resources	Child Passenger Safety Technician Manual (CPSAC), a supply of triplicate inspection forms
Course Fee	Public courses: $300 + GST per participant To register, a full payment of $300 + GST is made, and 50% is refundable should you need to cancel (deposit is retained). This fee includes your registration fees with CPSAC.
Certification	Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) with the Child Passenger Safety Association (CPSAC), valid for 3 years