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
September 25 - October 30, 2025
HYBRID COURSE
DCCCA/Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office
1207 SW Executive Drive, Suite B
Topeka, KS 66615
Virtual Kickoff Session 9/25/2025 10:00 AM
Virtual Check Point 1 10/2/2025 10:00 AM
Virtual Check Point 2 10/9/2025 10:00 AM
Virtual Check Point 3 10/16/2025 10:00 AM
In Person Day 10/30/2025 9:00 AM
This course is for first responders and medical personnel only. You will need access to at least one of each type of car seat: an infant car seat, a convertible car seat and a booster.
COURSE ID: KS20250812773H (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
March 17-19, 2026
Lenexa Justice Center
17371 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66219
COURSE ID: KS20251022997
REGISTER HERE
March 31-April 2, 2026
Linn County Health Department
11240 Tucker Road
Pleasanton, KS 66075
COURSE ID: KS20250729726 (Controlled)
REGISTER HERE
April 14-16, 2026
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
18505 W 119th Street
Olathe, KS 66061
COURSE ID: KS20251021985
REGISTER HERE
May 5-7, 2026
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center - Edwards Campus
12600 S Quivira Road
Overland Park, KS 66213
COURSE ID: KS20251022998
REGISTER HERE
May 5-8, 2026
KHP Troop E Headquarters
2222 E Highway 50
Garden City, KS 67846
COURSE ID: KS20251016959
REGISTER HERE
August 4-6, 2026
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Training Facility
18505 W 119th Street
Olathe, KS 66061
COURSE ID: KS20251022999
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.
September 23, 2025
Bartlett & West Building
1200 SW Executive Dr.
Topeka, KS 66615
REGISTER HERE
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.