Become a Child Passenger Safety Technician
The majority of car seats are installed incorrectly, so to help parents and caregivers ensure children are as safe as possible in vehicles, KTSRO hosts Child Passenger Safety Technician Training courses around Kansas throughout the year.
The course is 3-4 days and, upon its completion, will certify successful participants as a National Child Passenger Safety Technician through Safe Kids Worldwide for 2 years. KTSRO also provides yearly opportunities for recertification.
Course fee is $95. For more information on becoming a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, visit cert.safekids.org
June 27 - August 1, 2025
HYBRID COURSE
DCCCA/Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office
1207 SW Executive Drive, Suite B
Topeka, KS 66615
Virtual Kickoff Session 6/27/2025 9:00:00 AM
Virtual Check Point 1 7/11/2025 9:00:00 AM
Virtual Check Point 2 7/18/2025 9:00:00 AM
Virtual Check Point 3 7/25/2025 9:00:00 AM
In Person Day 18/1/2025 9:00:00 AM
This course will be for first responders, law enforcement, fire department personnel and medical professionals. A technician guide will be send out to you prior to the kick off session.
COURSE ID: KS20250207218H (Controlled)
July 8-10, 2025
McPherson Fire Department
312 E. Kansas Ave.
McPherson, KS 67460
COURSE ID: KS20240724697 (Controlled)
REGISTER HERE
July 15-17, 2025
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
18505 W 119th Street
Olathe, KS 66061
COURSE ID: KS20250129164
REGISTER HERE
August 19-21, 2025
Kansas Highway Patrol Troop A Headquarters
1220 S Enterprise
Olathe, KS 66061
COURSE ID: KS20250129165 (Controlled)
REGISTER HERE
September 16-18, 2025
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
18505 W 119th Street
Olathe, KS 66061
COURSE ID: KS20250129166 (Controlled)
REGISTER HERE
October 7-9, 2025
Kansas Department of Transportation
650 N K-7 Hwy
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
COURSE ID: KS20250129167 (Controlled)
REGISTER HERE
October 21-23, 2025
Ellsworth County EMS
1107 Evans Street, Suite 100
Ellsworth, KS 67439
COURSE ID: KS20250206213 (Controlled)
REGISTER HERE
November 18-20, 2025
Newton Police Training Facility
214 E 6th Street
Newton, KS 67114
COURSE ID: KS20250527558 (Controlled)
REGISTER HERE
March 10-12, 2026
Winfield Civic Center
400 E 9th Avenue
Winfield, KS 67156
COURSE ID: KS20250528559 (Controlled)
REGISTER HERE
How to register for a public course
Safe Travel for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Healthcare Needs
“Safe Travel for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Healthcare Needs” is designed to serve as an enrichment training for child passenger safety technicians who are interested in learning more about special needs transportation.
The two-day training combines classroom lectures and discussions with hands-on exercises including interactions with families. Participants will be introduced to medical conditions that can affect restraint selection and have the opportunity to investigate and install specialized restraint systems. The training includes a written exam and proficiency check-offs that evaluate the student’s ability to assess appropriate restraints and to demonstrate proper use and installation.
Please email Phyllis Larimore, RN MPH CPSTi, for more information: plarimore@cmh.edu
CPS CEUs: 11.5 CEUs for technician recertification
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Kansas residents will receive a grant from the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office for the course fee to attend this training.
One-Day CPS Renewal Course
This is NOT an update or refresher course. It provides a brief overview of the technical information contained in the most recent version of the NHTSA curriculum, verifies technical skills through hands-on testing, and assesses CPS knowledge through an on-site written test.
CHECK BACK FOR UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Renewal testing is for any CPST whose certification has expired in the past year.
Cost is $95 for a two-year certification.
The renewal testing class will be held at the KTSRO office, with a check lane the last two hours in the parking lot.