The Vermont Child Passenger Safety Program provides several trainings each year so that you can become a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.
The new technician course is a 4 day course that leads to national certification. Join the almost 200 dedicated CPS technicians around the state ensuring the safety of children in vehicles. CPS technicians work in a variety of settings including; Fire and Rescue departments, Police departments, Hospitals, Day care centers, Pediatric offices, or are just dedicated community members. CPS technicians and instructors use their considerable knowledge and expertise at a variety of community-based activities, such as child safety seat checks, where parents and caregivers receive education and hands-on assistance.
In order to become a nationally certified child passenger safety (CPS) technician, you must be 18 or older and pass the CPS Certification Course.
Courses are currently scheduled for:
| St. Albans Police Department | 142 South Main Street St. Albans, VT 05478 |
May 14th-16th 8am-5pm each day - May 17th 9am-1pm |
| Colchester AOT (Sponsored by DMV Police) | 189 Troy Ave. (Fort Ethan Allen) Colchestr, VT 05446 |
June 4th - 6th - 8:am-5:pm each day. June 7th - 9:00am-1:00pm |
| Rutland Town Fire Station | 619 US Business 4 Center Rutland, VT 05736 |
September 24th-27th, 2025 8am-5pm each day - Saturday 9am-1pm |
Registration is easy!
- Go to: cert.safekids.org
- Click on 'Find a Course'
- Search for Vermont courses
- Select the course you are interested in registering for
- Set up a profile.
- Register for the course
