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Technical CEU's

 

6 Hours of CPS (technical) CEUs

  • CEU = Continuing Education Unit

  • Generally, one hour of technical contact time counts for one CEU.
     

    • 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes= 1 CEU

    • 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes= 1.5 CEUs

    • 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes = 2 CEUs, etc...
       

  • You may mix and match to get your 6 CEUs (workshops, teleconferences, quizzes).

 

There are 5 Categories of CEUs

  1. In-person Session/Workshop (max 6 CEUs)

  2. Observing a CPS Certification or Renewal Course (max 3 CEUs)

  3. Teleconferences (max 5 CEUs)

  4. Online/Web sessions (max 5 CEUs)

  5. Newsletters/Manuals/Journals (max 3 CEUs)

For a CEU to count it must improve CPS technical knowledge!

Some examples of content that would qualify for CEUs:

  • CR manufacturer workshops/product updates

  • CPS Q & A panel at a conference

  • Vehicle manufacturer workshops specific to occupant protection

  • The latest LATCH technology

  • Case studies of child occupants in crashes

  • Car seats and school bus safety

  • Restraining tweens

Examples of content that DOES NOT qualify for CEUs:

  • How to run an inspection station

  • Cultivation and retention of CPS Technicians

  • Using data to dissect the CPS problem

  • Impaired driving victim impact panel

  • Older drivers

  • How to use the national CPS certification online system

  • Children around cars/Spot the Tot

  • Tips on how to better teach your CPS certification class

  • Operation Kids courses (subsets of certification course)

A minimum of six CEUs must be obtained and reported during one’s current certification cycle (two years). To get these 6 hours you may mix and match any way to get them. For example:

Read Tech Update- 1 CEU
Complete LATCH quiz- 1 CEU
Attend 2 hour technical update- 2 CEUs
Attend new CR test run at local retailer for 2 hours- 2 CEUs

That is just one option, there are many opportunities! You may find some opportunities to gain CEUs at the top of the previous page.

Your CEUs may be entered online at any time during the 2 year period. After logging onto the Safe Kids website, you scroll down to the bottom and click on the link that says- Recertification 2006-2008 cycle (enter information). You must enter information for each type of CEU separately. To enter a CEU you need to click on the Add/Review button.

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