CSFTL CPST Course Cliff Notes
As we were looking through the CPST curriculum, we started to notice a trend: many of our posts correspond to modules of the standardized CPST curriculum in the US. Here we’ve put them together into one page so current CSPTs, instructors, or anyone interested in becoming a CSPT can augment their knowledge.
Module 1: Program Introduction
Module 2: The CPS Technician’s Role
- What to expect from a Child Passenger Safety Technician
- What’s in your CSPT Kit?
- Clek Weelee: the Ultimate Tech Bag
Module 3: Injury Prevention & Crash Dynamics
Module 4: Seat Belt Systems
Module 5: Air Bags
Module 6: Lower Anchors & Tethers for CHildren
Module 7: Introduction to Car Seats & Booster Seats
Module 8: Children in Rear-Facing Car Seats
- Why Rear Facing: the Science Junkie’s Guide
- Rear Facing Car Seat Myths Busted
- How much Headroom? A Height Comparison of Rear Facing Convertible Car Seats
Module 9: Children in Forward-Facing Car Seats
- Forward Facing: the Hows and Whys
- Harness or Booster — When to Make the Switch
- Top Tethers: A Crucial Piece of your Child’s Car Seat
Module 10: Children in Booster Seats & Seat Belts
Module 11: CPS in Other Vehicles
- Leaving on a Jet Plane – The CSFTL Guide to Safe Air Travel with Children
- RV Travel with Children
- Travel by Train
Module 12: Installation & Communication
Module 13: Closing & Checkup Event
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