CPSAC

Car Seat Education Appointments
2027-01-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-02 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) and 14 more dates | The Hospital for Sick Children, University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1X8, Canada
Register for a FREE child car seat appointment to learn how to properly use and install your child’s car seat in your vehicle.
Appointments are offered most Wednesdays, and registration opens 3 weeks prior to the date. If there is not an appointment available at a time that works for you, please email emma.schmidt@sickkids.ca to be placed on a waitlist.
Location: 555 University Ave, please park your vehicle on the ramp near the entrance to the hospital.
Note:

One seat per appointment. Please book back-to back appointments if you have more than one seat.
Interpretation services can be requested ahead of time by emailing emma.schmidt@sickkids.ca.

Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to keep your appointment, kindly let us know so that we can offer the spot to another family: emma.schmidt@sickkids.ca. Failure to attend a scheduled appointment may result in the loss of booking privileges. Please notify us in advance if you are unable to attend.

Safe Travel for All Children (STAC) Training
2026-11-13 08:00 - 2026-11-14 17:00 (America/Toronto) | IWK Health Centre, 5980 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 6R8, Canada
Location: IWK Cineplex
Dates: Nov 13, 14, 2026 (Friday, Saturday)
2-day in person training
Times: 8:00am-5:00pm
Fee: $250 per accepted participant (no cost for IWK staff)

This training will take place at the IWK Health Centre with funding support from the Nova Scotia Dept. of Public Works.

“Safe Travel for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Healthcare Needs” is designed to serve as an enrichment training for Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). This initiative is specifically intended for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, medical equipment vendors, or other health care staff who directly support the safe positioning and transportation needs of infants, children, and youth as part of their role.
This 2-day course training features lectures and discussions with hands-on exercises including interactions with families. Participants will review medical conditions that can affect restraint selection and have the opportunity to investigate and install adaptive restraint systems for vehicles. The training includes a written exam and proficiency check-offs that evaluate the student’s ability to assess appropriate restraints and to demonstrate proper selection, use and installation.
Application:
There are 10 positions available. We will notify successful applicants before Sept 2026.
Apply at this link: https://forms.gle/49MfinoqHPdn6197A
The fee for this course is $250 and includes all course materials.
Priority will be given to those who have:
– Employment in a hospital, health care centre, rehabilitation centre, or other organization as an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, or a medical equipment vendor, who directly supports the safe transportation of infants, children, and youth as part of their role.
– Current Child Passenger Safety Technician certification* at time of STAC training.Please contact Katherine Hutka at 902-470-7324 or email katherine.hutka@iwk.nshealth.ca for information about upcoming CPST courses.

Riverview Car Seat Safety Clinic
2026-09-27 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Riverview Fire Station, 650 Pinewood Road, Riverview, NB, E1B 5M7, Canada
A Car Seat Safety Clinic is being held, Sunday, September 27, 1-5PM at the Riverview Fire Station (650 Pinewood Rd). Make an appointment online here. or text/call Natalie, 506-872-1213.

CPST Training: Moncton Area, NB
2026-09-24 13:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Riverview Fire Station, 650 Pinewood Road, Riverview, NB, E1B 5M7, Canada
The Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) training course takes place over 4 days and includes classroom instruction, hands-on practice, assessments, and a practical exam in the form of a public car seat check clinic.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, September 24, 1pm-5pm
Friday, September 25, 8am-5pm
Saturday, September 26, 8am-5pm
Sunday, September 27, 8am-5pm
*Certification Clinic is 1-5pm on Sunday
With this training you can:
– Answer car seat questions for a parenting class or parent-child group
– Meet with caregivers one-on-one to help
– Provide a workshop for your staff or colleagues
– Facilitate a booster seat intervention in your local schools
The cost for this training initiative for each participant will be $225
Certification with the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada for 3 years, a printed copy of the manual and all supplies are included.
Email Natalie.leslie@hotmail.ca to register or call 506-872-1213.

Car Seat Clinic | Clinique de siège d’auto
2026-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Moncton) | MacDonaldBuickGMC, 111BaigBlvd., Moncton, NB, E1A 1S7, Canada
????Are you sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly?
Over 70% of car seats are misused, but we’re here to help!
Our Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will be on-site to:
✅ Inspect your car seat installation
✅ Provide hands-on assistance and guidance
✅ Ensure your child’s seat meets safety standards
✅ Answer any questions you have about car seat safety

Why Attend?

Protect your child with expert help
Learn the latest car seat safety tips
Completely FREE service! Donations accepted.

RSVP Now: (506)384-7874 to reserve your spot, as space is limited.

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Êtes-vous sûr que le siège auto de votre enfant est correctement installé ?
Plus de 70 % des sièges auto sont mal utilisés, mais nous sommes là pour vous aider !
Notre Technicienne Certifié en Sécurité des Sièges Auto sera sur place pour :
✅ Vérifier l’installation de votre siège auto
✅ Vous fournir une assistance et des conseils pratiques
✅ S’assurer que le siège de votre enfant répond aux normes de sécurité
✅ Répondre à toutes vos questions sur la sécurité des sièges auto

Pourquoi participer ?

Protégez votre enfant avec l’aide d’experts
Apprenez les dernières astuces de sécurité des sièges auto
Service complètement GRATUIT !

Inscrivez-vous maintenant : (506)384-7874 pour réserver votre place, car les places sont limitées.

CPST Training - Ottawa, ON
2026-08-29 | Toronto
Ottawa, ON

Become a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician!
The Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) training was developed by the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC), a nationally-recognized, standardized, professional training and certification program provided by instructors in all provinces and territories. SEATS for Kids delivers this training in Ottawa and across Eastern and Central Ontario.
Students will learn about the various types of restraint systems and stages, how to install various types of car seats, and vehicle restraint laws in Canada. Students will also be required to participate in a short car seat clinic with the focus on educating parents and assisting with installation of their child restraint system.
The is being held on Aug 29, 30 and Sept 5.
Volunteer with SEATS for Kids
SEATS for Kids is a volunteer-run organization that promotes child passenger safety across Central and Eastern Ontario by delivering car seat clinics, seminars and attending community events for donations. Our volunteers are passionate about child safety and car seats, and love to share that knowledge with others. Clinics run every 2 to 3 weeks in various locations and are a great opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers in your community. Contact us for more information or register below. Contact us for more information at info@seatsforkids.ca or register below for one of our upcoming courses.

Participation Fees for Training
Business rate: $450.00
This rate is for individuals who will be delivering installation inspection services as part of their duties for an organization, business, charity or not-for-profit organization, or who will be delivering services as a paid service or for people who are attending the course from a significant distance.

Subsidized SEATS Volunteer rate: $275.00
This rate is for individuals who intend to volunteer with SEATS for Kids in Ottawa or Kingston ON, and will not be delivering installation inspection services as a paid service or as part of their work for an organization or business. This rate is subsidized by SEATS for Kids through donations to our organization.

Group rates
Discounted group rates may be available for classes of 10 or more. Please contact us for more information.

Refund Policy
A refund of the full course rate will be issued if your intention to withdraw from the course is received by SEATS for Kids more than 14 days prior to the course start date. This refund will be made in the same manner as it was received within 2 weeks of the receipt of notice. After this point, refunds are only issued on an exceptional basis.

CPST Training – Edmonton AB
2026-08-27 08:30 - 2026-08-29 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Namao Hall, 24400 AB-37, Namao, Alberta, T8T 0E9, Canada
This program certifies participants as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) through the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC). Participants will learn about the mechanics of a collision, Canadian legislation governing child restraints, and the different stages and types of child restraint systems and how they function.
The course includes hands-on practice to build confidence with a variety of installation methods, as well as training on how to effectively support parents and caregivers in selecting and using car seats and booster seats correctly.
Successful candidates will receive a CPST certificate valid for three years, membership with CPSAC, volunteer liability insurance, access to regional and national networking and peer support, and ongoing updates as technology, standards, and best practices evolve.
Date: August 27-29, 2026
Times: 8:30-6:00pm
Location: 24400 AB-37, Namao AB (5 minutes north of Edmonton)
Cost: $280
For more information and to register: CPST Training – Edmonton

CPST Training - Azilda, ON
2026-08-24 08:00 - 2026-08-26 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Lionel E. Lalonde Centre, 239 Montée Principale, Azilda, Ontario, P0M 1B0, Canada
🚗 CPST Training – Child Passenger Safety Technician 🚗
Join us for a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) Training in Azilda, Ontario, from August 24-26, 2026.
This three-day certification course will provide participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to support families with proper car seat use and installation. Training includes a mix of classroom learning and practical application, led by a bilingual instructor.
📅 Dates: August 24-26, 2026📍 Location: Azilda, Ontario👩‍🏫 Instructor: Bilingual (English/French)✅ Mandatory Clinic: August 26 (afternoon) — participants will work directly with families during a public car seat check clinic.
This training is ideal for professionals working with families and children who wish to become certified CPSTs and promote child passenger safety in their community.
Contact Renée at 705-969-8685 ext. 580 or rricher@trianglesudbury.ca to register

CPST Training – Calgary AB
2026-08-21 08:30 - 2026-08-23 18:30 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary, 14505 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This program certifies participants as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) through the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPSAC). Participants will learn about the mechanics of a collision, Canadian legislation governing child restraints, and the different stages and types of child restraint systems and how they function.
The course includes hands-on practice to build confidence with a variety of installation methods, as well as training on how to effectively support parents and caregivers in selecting and using car seats and booster seats correctly.
Successful candidates will receive a CPST certificate valid for three years, membership with CPSAC, volunteer liability insurance, access to regional and national networking and peer support, and ongoing updates as technology, standards, and best practices evolve.
Date: August 21-23, 2026
Times: 8:30-6:00pm
Location: 14505 Bannister Road SE
Cost: $350
For more information and to register: CPST Training – Calgary
