1. Child Passenger Safety Technical Update 2011
NC CPS Refresher Update 2007
Revised: 08/15/07
Child Passenger Safety Technical Update 2011
Child Passenger Safety Technical Update 2011
Developed by the NC Child Passenger Safety Training Committee
Current CPS
Certification Curriculum
March 2011
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2. Current Curriculum April 2007 (R08/01)
NC CPS Refresher Update 2007
Current Curriculum April 2007 (R08/01)
Revised: 08/15/07
Available for download from cpsboard.org
Can be purchased for $35 from the Washington State Safety Restraint Coalition:
Additional revisions will be available May 2011
The current curriculum is available for download or purchasing.
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3. NC CPS Refresher Update 2007
Current Curriculum
Revised: 08/15/07
Emphasis on “need to know”, less “nice to know” information
Emphasis on Techs as educators rather than installers
Information on LATCH
There have been some changes and additions to the current curriculum.
There is a greater emphasis on ‘need to know’ information and less emphasis on ‘nice to know’ information.
Techs are considered to be educators, not installers. Technicians should be prepared to educate community members on proper child restraint installation so that parents can install the seats in the vehicle unassisted in the future.
There is more information on LATCH in this curriculum than in previous revisions.
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4. NC CPS Refresher Update 2007
Current Curriculum
Revised: 08/15/07
Student workbook intended to be a resource
Each chapter focuses on a single topic
Appendix, glossary, and index
The current curriculum is divided into chapters that focus on individual topics with additional information included in the appendix, glossary, and index.
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5. Current Curriculum Teaching Philosophy
NC CPS Refresher Update 2007
Current Curriculum Teaching Philosophy
Revised: 08/15/07
“Need to know” emphasized in chapter text
“Nice to know” in appendices and resources
Learn, Practice, Explain
Focus on technicians as educators, not installers
Learn
Practice
Explain
The Teaching Philosophy of “Learn, Practice, Explain” applies to technicians, instructors, and parents/caregivers.
As a technician, you learn the facts/skills/information, you practice these skills, and then you explain (teach) what you have learned to parents/caregivers. Similarly, as you assist parents/caregivers with their seats you should make sure they are able to do the same.
Did the parent/caregiver learn the information you shared with them? Ask questions to make sure they understand.
After you demonstrated a correct seat installation did you give the parent/caregiver an opportunity to practice installing the seat themselves under your supervision?
Can the parent/caregiver explain to you the steps for a proper seat installation? If they can explain a seat installation to you, then they can probably install the seat correctly by themselves.
Parents should leave a checking station or car seat clinic knowledgeable and comfortable with installing their seat on their own.
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6. Current Curriculum Terminology
NC CPS Refresher Update 2007
Current Curriculum Terminology
Revised: 08/15/07
Terminology
“Seat belt” preferred over ”safety belt”
“Non-regulated” products rather than “aftermarket”
Way belt systems are taught:
Belts that pre-crash lock, and
Belts that do not pre-crash lock
The current curriculum includes some changes to terminology and how things are taught.
‘Seat belt’ is now preferred over ‘safety belt.’
‘Non-regulated products’ is preferred over ‘aftermarket products.’
Belt systems are now taught as those that pre-crash lock and those that do not.
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7. Review Seat Belt Systems Seat Belts with Pre-Crash Locking Features
NC CPS Refresher Update 2007
Review Seat Belt Systems Seat Belts with Pre-Crash Locking Features
Revised: 08/15/07
Latchplates
Locking Latchplate - No distinction between “standard” and “lightweight” locking
Switchable latchplate
Retractors
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
Switchable Retractors
Seat Belt Systems with Pre-Crash Locking Features
Latchplates that lock
*Locking Latchplates
*Switchable Latchplates
Retractors that lock
*Automatic Locking Retractors
*Switchable Retractors
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8. Review Seat Belt Systems Seat Belts without Pre-Crash Locking Features
Latchplates
Sliding latchplate
Sewn-on latchplate
Retractors
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
When neither latchplate nor retractor locks, use one of four approved additional steps:
Locking clip/lockoff
Belt shortening clip
Flip latchplate (if locking latchplate slips due to angle)
Twist buckle stalk (if locking latchplate slips due to angle)
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9. Current Curriculum Content
More LATCH information
“Choosing and using” chapters based on NHTSA’s 4 Steps for Kids
Each “4 Steps” chapter consists of four main areas for discussion:
Selection - Right CR for the child
Direction - Face the right way
Location - In the right spot in the vehicle
Installation - Secure CR to the vehicle with the child secured in the CR
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10. NC CPS Update/Refresher
NHTSA’s 4 Steps for Kids
Rear-Facing
Forward-Facing
Boosters
Seat Belt
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