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SUMMARY:CPST Training – Gander\, NL
DESCRIPTION:Help parents and caregivers choose and use car seats and booster seats safely. \n\nGander\, NL – Now Filled – Apply for the waitlist\nDates: July 7\, 8\, 9\, 10 – 2026 (Tues\, Wed\, Thurs\, Fri)\nTimes: 8:30am-4:30pm every day\nCourse fee: $300\nInstructor: Katherine Hutka\nWith support from the government of Newfoundland and Labrador\, Child Safety Link\, and Gander Bay and Area Family Resource Centre\n\n\n\n\nThe Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) training course takes place over 4 days and includes classroom instruction\, demonstrations\, hands-on practice\, multiple-choice knowledge checks and a practical exam in the form of a public car seat check clinic. \nWith this training you can:\n– Plan a community seat check event\n– Give a booster seat presentation at your local school or community centre\n– Answer car seat questions for a parenting or prenatal class\n– Connect with local law enforcement to plan a roadside check\n– Meet with parents and caregivers for one-on-one to support\n– Provide a workshop for your staff \nThis fee includes certification with the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada for 3 years\, a printed copy of the manual and all supplies.\nThe cost for this workshop is $ 300 to offset costs. \nThis course is offered as a part of injury prevention programming through Child Safety Link – with funding from the province of Newfoundland & Labrador.\n\nNow Filled – Apply for the waitlist\nApply to register at this link: https://forms.gle/QXmTkdMtD5u6nasg6
URL:https://cpsac.org/event/cpst-training-gander-nl/
LOCATION:Saint Martin Anglican Church\, 2 Lindbergh Rd #2E7\, Gander\, Newfoundland & Labrador\, A1V 1T8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:CPST Training Course
DESCRIPTION:CPST Training Course\nPassionate about child safety?  Want to help parents and caregivers understand how to apply best practice to passenger safety to protect children riding in cars?\n\nThe CPST Training course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to become a Child Passenger Safety Technician.\n\n\nCourse Dates & Times\n\nAugust 19– 8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nAugust 20 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nAugust 21 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nAugust 22 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm\n\n  Community Clinic August 22\, from 12:30 pm-3:30 pm\n\nRegular short breaks will be offered throughout\, and there will be at least half an hour for lunch.\nThis course will include a catered lunch.\nSuccessful completion of the course requires 100% attendance for both the classroom and clinic portions\, with skills assessment by the instructor(s) throughout the course. Successful candidates will receive a professional certificate that is valid for 3 years.\n\nCourse Location\nGrande Prairie and Area Safe Communities\n10318 92 Street\, Grande Prairie\, Alberta\, T8V 5K9
URL:https://cpsac.org/event/cpst-training-course/
LOCATION:Grande Prairie and Area Safe Communities\, 10318 92 Street\, Grande Prairie\, Alberta\, T8V 5K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Blinston":MAILTO:director@gpsafecommunities.com
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SUMMARY:CPST Training – Calgary AB
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nSuccessful 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. \nDate: August 21-23\, 2026\nTimes: 8:30-6:00pm\nLocation: 14505 Bannister Road SE\nCost: $350\nFor more information and to register: CPST Training – Calgary
URL:https://cpsac.org/event/cpst-training-calgary-ab/
LOCATION:Calgary\, 14505 Bannister Road SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Waddell":MAILTO:waddles@telus.net
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SUMMARY:CPST Training\, Azilda Ontario
DESCRIPTION:🚗 CPST Training – Child Passenger Safety Technician 🚗 \nJoin us for a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) Training in Azilda\, Ontario\, from August 24-26\, 2026. \nThis 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. \n📅 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. \nThis training is ideal for professionals working with families and children who wish to become certified CPSTs and promote child passenger safety in their community. \nContact Renée at 705-969-8685 ext. 580 or rricher@trianglesudbury.ca to register
URL:https://cpsac.org/event/cpst-training-azilda-ontario/
LOCATION:Lionel E. Lalonde Centre\, 239 Montée Principale\, Azilda\, Ontario\, P0M 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:CPST Training – Edmonton AB
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nSuccessful 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. \nDate: August 27-29\, 2026\nTimes: 8:30-6:00pm\nLocation: 24400 AB-37\, Namao AB (5 minutes north of Edmonton)\nCost: $280\nFor more information and to register: CPST Training – Edmonton
URL:https://cpsac.org/event/cpst-training-edmonton-ab-2/
LOCATION:Namao Hall\, 24400 AB-37\, Namao\, Alberta\, T8T 0E9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Safe Travel for All Children (STAC) Training
DESCRIPTION:Location: IWK Cineplex\nDates:  Nov 13\, 14\, 2026 (Friday\, Saturday)\n2-day in person training\nTimes: 8:00am-5:00pm\nFee: $250 per accepted participant (no cost for IWK staff)\n \n \n\nThis training will take place at the IWK Health Centre with funding support from the Nova Scotia Dept. of Public Works. \n\n\n\n\n\n“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. \nThis 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. \nApplication:\nThere are 10 positions available. We will notify successful applicants before Sept 2026.\nApply at this link: https://forms.gle/49MfinoqHPdn6197A \nThe fee for this course is $250 and includes all course materials. \nPriority will be given to those who have:\n– 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.\n– 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.
URL:https://cpsac.org/event/safe-travel-for-all-children-stac-training/
LOCATION:IWK Health Centre\, 5980 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K 6R8\, Canada
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