NC CPS Training Class Registration
updated
07-03-08
How to Register and Pay for a Certification Class
Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW) is the certifying body for the National Standardized Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Training Program and all registrations for certification classes must be made using the Safe Kids Certification online system.
NORTH CAROLINA HAS NO AUTHORITY REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF THE BASIC CLASS FEE OR OTHER FEES CHARGED BY THE SAFE KIDS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR LATE REGISTRATIONS, CANCELLATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, OR CANCELLATIONS.
The class fee for all certification courses is $60, excluding any applicable late fees. The class fee includes certification of the individual as a CPS technician for two years upon successful completion of the course.
Local host agencies may charge their own separate class registration fees to help defray costs for conducting the classes. Safe Kids will not accept additional local fees. All local fees, if any, must be paid directly to the local agency. Refer to NC Community College Fees below.
Some CPS Certification training classes are coordinated and sponsored primarily by local programs. Contact the "Registration Information Contact" listed for each class on the NC CPS Training Schedule for complete information on registration fees, policies and procedures for the class.
All registrations for certification classes must be made using the Safe Kids Certification online system. (Note that clicking on this link will open a new browser window.) For detailed information on Safe Kids Certification policies and procedures, visit the Safe Kids CPS Certification web site. Agencies and individuals interested in registering for a class should pay particular attention to the information about late fees, cancellations, “no-shows,” and substitutions.
The following is taken in part from the Safe Kids CPS Certification and registration web site. Policies and procedures found on the Safe Kids site will stand in the event of a discrepancy between it and information found on buckleupnc.org.
The Certification site provides some detailed PowerPoint presentations to assist individuals and organizations with some of the most commonly asked-about processes.
Course Types
Courses registered through the Safe Kids site can be either public or controlled. Public courses are open to all individuals without restriction (other than class size) while controlled courses are open only to those approved by the lead instructor or course administrator. Unless otherwise noted in the schedule of classes, all certification classes sponsored or co-sponsored by the State of North Carolina are public classes with open registrations.
Payment of Fees
Payment for class fees can be made online with a credit/debit/check card or by mail with a check, purchase order or money order. Registrations for public courses are not complete and a seat will not be held until registration and payment is received.
NOTICE: Persons who choose to pay, or who MUST pay, by check or purchase order through the mail may lose their seat to the first person who registers and pays with a credit/debit/check card. Also late fees may be charged for individuals completing the registration and payment process by check or purchase order through the mail.
If paying by check, be sure to have the check cut and sent in as quickly as possible. In addition, it is highly recommended that checks be delivered to CPS Certification customer service via express mail/next day delivery that requires a signed receipt upon delivery.
Organization Management
A relatively new feature of the Safe Kids Certification online system is that organizations can now register with Safe Kids to be able to allow their affiliates/members to pay fees online with a purchase order or E-voucher (credit). Organizations will be able to better track the certifications of their affiliates/members by viewing their contact and certification information and will be able to use the organization's purchase orders or E-vouchers to pay online for course registration, re-certification or instructor candidacy.
Basic Steps in the Registration Process
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Go to the Safe Kids Certification site at http://www.safekids.org/certification. |
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Click on "Find a Course" found on the right side of the page. This will take you to the Safe Kids Online Services - Login page. If you have used this site before, enter your user name and password to log in. If you have not used the system before, use the "New Signup - Please click here if you have never registered with Safe Kids before" feature. |
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New signups must create a profile before being able to register for a class. Choose REGISTER FOR A COURSE from the action items list in your profile. Search for certification courses in your area. Enter the "SK ID" class number (found in the list of classes below) of the class you are most interested in.
When searching for the class you want to register for, be sure to to check the "Also Show Invitation Only/Controlled Courses" box if it is a controlled class. Controlled classes are not displayed unless this is checked. |
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Click the "Select" button beside the class listing to view details for the class. Then choose REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE on the course details page. |
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Confirm your registration and contact information. If you need to make changes, please update your profile prior to continuing or click COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. |
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You will then have the option to either continue and 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.
Registrations for public courses are not complete and a seat will not be held until registration and payment is received.
Persons who choose to pay by check or purchase order through the mail may lose their seat to the first person who registers and pays with a credit/debit/check card. |
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Note that 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 online using a credit/debit/check card. |
Student spaces for CPS Certification classes are limited and will be filled as received. Registration confirmations will be sent out via email through the Safe Kids registration system. Additional class details will be provided to the registrants by the Lead Instructor or class administrator as far in advance of the classes as possible.
The schedule of North Carolina Certification classes can be found at NC CPS Training Schedule.
NC Community College Fees
Some classes in North Carolina are run through local Community Colleges in order to help cover payment for the services of the Instructors. Unless the local Community College agrees to waive tuition fees for all participants, an additional Community College tuition fee - usually $60 - must be paid by anyone not involved with fire services, law enforcement, or EMS.
Students required to pay the Community College tuition fee must pay the fee on the first day of class. The Safe Kids Certification program will not accept additional local fees. Additional questions about payment of these fees should be directed to the Community College that serves the County in which the class is being held.
Limited Travel Scholarships Available for Certification Classes
The NC Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is offering a limited number of scholarships to help students with lodging and meal expenses for GHSP/NC sponsored or co-sponsored certification classes. These scholarships are administered by and available through the NC Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Refer to the scholarship information found on the NC CPS Training Schedule page.
How to Register and Pay for a Certification Renewal Class
Technicians whose certifications have expired are eligible to take the 8-hour Certification Renewal Course. After successfully completing this class, students will be re-certified as CPS Technicians without having to take the complete Certification course.
The Renewal Course provides a brief overview of the technical information contained in the most recent version of the NHTSA CPS Certification curriculum, verifies technical skills through hands-on testing, and assesses CPS knowledge through an on-site written test. A printed copy of the Certification Course Student Manual will be provided to all students attending a Renewal Course, but students should review the latest version of the Certification Course Student Manual, found on the CPS Board website (www.cpsboard.org) prior to class.
This is NOT an update/refresher class. This course is meant for expired CPS Technicians who have maintained their child passenger safety knowledge and their hands-on skills. It is expected that students attempting to renew their certifications stayed involved in CPS programs and activities, have kept up with changes in the field by reading technical updates, attending other CPS classes, and working with non-expired technicians to keep their installation skills current, but who - for one reason or another - allowed their certifications to expire.
Individuals who do not meet these criteria should not expect to pass the Certification Renewal Course. Persons who need more review and practice should consider retaking the national certification course in order to regain certification.
The Renewal Course fee is $75. Additional details and registration information is available at www.safekids.org/certification under Re-certification: Certification Renewal Course.
To register and pay for a renewal class, go to the Safe Kids Certification site at http://www.safekids.org/certification/certification/registration.html The Certification site has detailed information on the registration process, fees, and instructions on how to register for a class. (Note that clicking on this link will open a new browser window).
The schedule of North Carolina Certification Renewal classes can be found at NC CPS Training Schedule
Registering for NC CPS Update/Refresher Classes
The North Carolina CPS Technician Update/Refresher training class is to designed to provide continuing education to currently certified CPS Technicians and Instructors. The Update/Refresher class provides Technicians with reviews of technical information related to occupant restraints. This class also gives participants an opportunity to view new child restraints and other products and to further improve their CPS Technician skills.
The Update/Refresher training classes can also provide continuing education units (CEUs) needed for Technician and Instructor recertification. Refer to NC CPS Update/Refresher Class for additional class and registration information.
Registering for NC Basic Awareness Classes
Basic Awareness classes are generally sponsored by and conducted for specific agencies. Contact the "Registration Information Contact" listed for each class on the NC Basic Awareness Class Schedule for complete information on registration fees, policies and procedures for the class.
Registering for Transportation of Children with Special Health Care Needs Classes
"Safe Travel for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Health Care Needs" is designed to serve as an enrichment course for child passenger safety technicians who are interested in learning more about the transportation of children with special health care needs. Contact the "Registration Information Contact" listed for each class on the Transportation of Children with Special Health Care Needs Class Schedule for complete information on registration fees, policies and procedures for the class.
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