Child Passenger Safety Technician
Help decrease injuries and fatalities on the roads of Louisiana
This is a 4-day national certification course for individuals/agencies interested in educating the public on the use and proper installation of child safety seats. The proper installation of child safety seats promotes compliance with Louisiana child restraint and seat belt laws, resulting in fewer child and adult injuries and fatalities from motor vehicle crashes.
Course fees, supplies and 2-year certification fee is paid in full with grant funding and therefore attendance is reserved for those who participate in a child safety seat fitting station at their respective agency or routinely participate in a community fitting station/event. The course is Wednesday – Saturday, 8am – 5pm, includes inside classroom instruction, accompanied by outside practice and skills testing.
Basic awareness course
You Can Make a Difference – Child Safety Seat Class is available in your area. This is a 3-hour course for individuals who are interested in learning the proper use of child safety seats and seat belts and Louisiana child safety seat laws. Whether you are a law enforcement officer, fire and rescue personnel, EMS, healthcare providers or safety advocate, attendance will assist you to promote the proper selection, direction, harnessing and usage of child safety seats. This class is not the certification course necessary to actively participate in curbside installation and education at fitting stations and community events.
We encourage you to join our efforts and make a direct impact on traffic safety. For additional information concerning the course, please contact Bridget Gardner at 504.702.2296, bridget.gardner@lcmchealth.org.
Transporting children with special needs
Our Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians include team members with specialized training in the safe transportation of children with special healthcare needs. They can help families identify appropriate child restraint options, address unique positioning and transportation considerations, and provide individualized education to support safer travel for every child.
Click here to find a Special Needs Transportation Specialist