Distribution Site Partners Required to Reapply to Safe Riders Before
February 25
For this fiscal year (FY)
2022, the Safe
Riders program at the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is
requiring all distribution partners, either new to the program or existing
distribution site partners, to affirm their commitment and desire to continue
as a distribution site partner by submitting an application.
All applications to
be a Safe Riders seat distribution partner are due February 25, 2022**. Applications will not be accepted
after this date.
**Note that this date applies to both new
partners and existing partners.
Safe Riders will notify
applicants no later than April 30, 2022 regarding their application to be a
distribution site partner.
*Please note:
If you do not reapply by February 25, 2022, you are required to submit a final
report by March 4, 2022 and work with DSHS’ Safe Riders to coordinate the
return of all unused safety seats provided to your organization by Safe
Riders.
Application
Instructions
- Review the
Safe Riders Implementation Guide for Distribution Site Partners. Be sure
that your organization has the capacity to follow the requirements of the
program as outlined in the implementation guide.
- Review and
complete the Application Packet.
- Submit a
complete application via email
(preferred), or hardcopy via USPS mail or non-USPS mail (e.g., Federal
Express, UPS, DHL). The DSHS’ Safe Riders program must receive your
application no later than February 25, 2022. Applications will not be
accepted after this date.
If submitting a hardcopy
application, please mail to:
USPS mail
Safe Riders Maternal and Child Health Unit MC 1922
Texas Department of State Health
Services P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
Non-USPS, e.g.,
Federal Express, UPS, DHL Safe
Riders Maternal and Child
Health Unit MC 1922 Texas
Department of State Health Services 1100
West 49th Street Austin,
TX 78756-3119
For questions, email Saferiders@dshs.texas.gov.
Technician / Instructor Map by County
Download the
Map of Texas Child Passenger Safety Technicians and Instructors by County shown above (PDF).
Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians and instructors share an important responsibility to advocate for the safe transportation of children in vehicles. Technicians educate parents, caregivers, and community stakeholders about child passenger safety to help prevent unintentional motor vehicle-related injuries and deaths.
Safe Riders Hosts Virtual Webinars
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Safe Riders is hosting a webinar series for Texas certified
child passenger safety (CPS) technicians. CPS technicians can receive
continuing education unit (CEU) for recertification by attending. The virtual
events will include a Q&A session following the training. Safe Riders staff
will be available to provide guidance on how to submit CEUs. Safe Riders hosts
these events each month.
Jan 20, 2022
** 9-10 a.m. After the Crash “Why Size Appropriate Child Seats Matter” Presented by Dr. Michelle Macy of Lurie Children’s Hospital
** 11-12 p.m. Product Development-Why Can’t You Just Do
This? Presented by Sarah Haverstick of GoodBaby Inc.
** 1-2 p.m. Backseat Blitz: A Review of CPS Features
in the Latest Vehicles Presented by Denise Donaldson of Safe Ride News
If you want to attend a virtual session, please email saferiders@dshs.texas.gov.
These classes are continuing education courses for CPS technicians to obtain CEU credit and are not for the general public.
Live Certification Training
Steps to Technician and Instructor Recertification
The certification cycle for each technician and instructor is two years. The technician and instructor are responsible for completing all recertification requirements during the two-year cycle through their
CPS Online Profile
Meet the following requirements and record the activities in your online profile:
- Conduct all five different types of seat checks.
Verified by a CPS instructor or an instructor proxy. - Participate in at least one community education.
(Checkups, community workshop, educational session) - Earn at least six continuing education units (CEUs).
Keep proof of content and completion of CEUs handy for three months after you recertify. - If you are an instructor, complete 20 certification/certification renewal testing course teaching hours.
- Pay the recertification fee.
The recertification fee is $55 for technicians and instructor candidates and $60 for instructors. Payment information can be found in your online profile.
Update
Due to COVID-19, you may substitute additional CEUs for seat checks. Check the Safe Kids Policy Addendum for more information:
CPST Recertification and COVID-19 (PDF)
You must complete all recertification requirements and pay the fee, on or before the expiration date of your current certification.
Need help recertifying?
If you have questions or need assistance, contact Safe Riders at 800-252-8255 or email
saferiders@dshs.texas.gov.
You can also reach out to Safe Kids Certification at
cpscert@safekids.org or 202-875-6330.
Download the Safe Riders Child Passenger Safety Technician Continuing Education Unit Frequently Asked Questions Document for additional information.
Certification Trainings
The Standardized Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Certification Training was developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to provide a resource to help parents and caregivers transport children safely. Safe Riders conducts the standardized training in a three- and-a-half- day course format.
Upon successful completion of the course, technician candidates become nationally certified as CPS technicians with a two-year certification. CPS technicians may serve as safety educators and advocates in their communities in various sectors by participating in child safety seat checkup events and providing safety presentations to parents, caregivers, and community groups to ensure the safe transportation of children.
Upcoming DSHS-Safe Riders National
Child Passenger Safety Certification Training
There are currently no DSHS Safe Riders national child passenger safety certification trainings scheduled. Please check back on this website for updates.
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