2027 TIPP CPS Technical Update Class Overview (Available October 1, 2026)

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CPS Recertification requirements and topics covered in the 2027 TIPP CPS Technical Update Class

2027 CPS Technical Update Class Overview

Child Passenger Safety Certification

Successful completion of a National Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training class certifies an individual as a CPS technician for two years. To retain your CPS certification, you must successfully complete the recertification process before the current 2 – year certification cycle expires.  

Recertification Requirements: As you meet these requirements, record them in your online profile at https://cert.safekids.org/.

  • Log into your personal profile on the CPS Certification website
    • Click on “Log In – CPS Tech/Tech To Be”
    • Enter your username and password
    • Scroll down to Recertification and enter completed recertification requirements
    • Pay Recertification Fee: Fee can be paid up to 4 months prior the recertification expiration date

Verified Seat Check Activity (5 seat types)

Observation and verification of seat checks is critical to quality assurance. Recertification requires that technicians and instructors demonstrate technical and communications skills during each of five seat checks in the presence of an instructor or technician proxy. The five seat checks are:

  • Rear-facing only safety seat
  • Rear-facing convertible safety seat
  • Forward-facing safety seat with harness
  • Belt-positioning booster
  • Harnessed car seat installation with LATCH

Community Education: (checkup, community workshop or educational workshop)

Requirements for community education can be achieved in one of three ways. Options for meeting the recertification requirement are listed below. Recertifying technicians can choose to:

Participate in a two-hour seat checkup event with at least one other CPS technician. You are welcome to combine different checkup events or appointments to meet the time requirement of two hours. -OR-

Provide at least four hours of community education to individuals who are not CPS technicians. Examples: child passenger safety presentation for parenting groups, organizations, or agencies, (EMS/Law Enforcement, Transportation/Head Start). Working at a health fair where you are primarily talking about CPS also qualifies as community education for recertification. Combine different presentations to meet the time requirement of four hours. -OR-

Attend a one hour (minimum) educational session(s), live or online.  Examples include how to better reach community members or underserved communities, improve communication skills or instructor development and learning about other cultures and their beliefs in your community. Visit https://carseateducation.org/ for recorded community education webinars. Upcoming webinars can be found at https://www.cpsboard.org/webinars/.

Continuing Education (6 hours)

Earn at least 6 CPS technical continuing education units (CEUs) during the two-year certification cycle. CEUs do not carry over from one period to the next, even if you have completed more than the required six hours. CEUs are entered into your profile and the certificate of completion must be kept as proof of attendance in case you are selected for a recertification audit. An audit may occur during the three months following your recertification. CEUs can be earned through:

Visit the following for a list of upcoming upcoming CPS CEU webinars:

  • In-person Session/Workshop (maximum 6 CEUs)
    • The TIPP CPS Technical Update has been pre-approved for 6 CPS CEUs. Attendees will be given a certificate as proof of attendance in case of an audit by Safe Kids Certification.
  • Online/Web Sessions (maximum 6 CEUs)
    • Moderated webinars feature one or more speakers with the ability for participants to ask questions.
    • Non-moderated sessions can be a PowerPoint presentation or recorded webinar that is available to watch without interacting with others. If you complete a non-moderated session, an assessment, such as a quiz, is required to qualify as a CEU. A passing quiz score is 80 percent. Visit the following for recorded webinars:
    • Visit the following for a list of upcoming CPS CEU webinars:

CPSTI Teaching Requirement (20 hours)

At least 10 of the 20 hours must be earned through lecturing or hands-on teaching of the full Certification Course. The other 10 may be earned from mentoring or teaching the Certification Renewal Testing Course.

Pay the recertification fee (this may be done up to four months prior to your certification cycle end date)

  • The recertification fee is $55 for technicians and instructor candidates and $60 for instructors.

 Please note: The recertification process cannot be completed in one-day. You must complete all recertification requirements, including paying the recertification fee, on or before the expiration date of your current 2 – year certification cycle.

The PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project 2027 Child Passenger Safety Technical Update

The 2027 Traffic Injury Prevention Project CPS Technical Update Class is outlined below. The presentation has been pre-approved for 6 CPS CEUs. Participating in the one-day class will meet the 6 hours of Continuing Education requirement for CPS recertification. The class will be offered throughout the State and scheduled classes will be posted on the TIPP website. If you are interested in hosting a class in your area, please contact your TIPP Regional Coordinator or the TIPP office at 1-800 CAR BELT.

The 2027 CPS Technical Update includes 5 segments that provides information on technical updates and changes made within the CPS field. Attendees will be given a certificate as proof of attendance in case of an audit by Safe Kids Certification. 

The PA TIPP 2027 CPS Technical Update Course ID# is 8502

Section 1: On the Road Ahead: Trends and Innovations in Child Passenger Safety

  • Explore advancements in vehicle technology, child restraints, and consumer trends. Learn how emerging innovations impact child passenger safety.

Section 2: What’s New? Exploring the Latest Car Seats and their Special Features

  • Explore the newest child restraints, including rotating seats and new brands. Review installation differences and manufacturer guidance.

Section 3: Crash Case Insights: Lessons Learned from Child Injury Investigations

  • Analyze real Pennsylvania crash investigations to identify key injury prevention lessons. Strengthen caregiver education using real-world cases.

Section 4: Mission Possible: Crack the Code for CPS Safety – Truck Edition

  • Work through an interactive team challenge using realistic pickup truck scenarios. Apply CPS knowledge, problem-solving, and caregiver education skills.

Section 5: Buckle Up Blunders & TIPP Trivia

  • Explore recent FMVSS updates and real-world misuse cases to improve technician troubleshooting. Play an interactive trivia game to test knowledge of new advancements.

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