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Become a Child Passenger Safety Technician


Become a Child Passenger Safety Technician

The Vermont Child Passenger Safety Program offers several courses each year. The Child Passenger Safety Certification Course is a 4-day course that leads to national certification.

Join over 200 dedicated Child Passenger Safety Technicians around the state ensuring the safety of children in vehicles.

Child Passenger Safety Technicians work in a variety of settings including but not limited to: Fire and Rescue Departments, Police Departments, Hospitals, Pediatric Offices, Day Care Centers Technicians also use their knowledge at a variety of community-based activities such as Car Seat Check events, fairs, and festivals.

To become a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician you must be 18 or older, take and pass the Child Passenger Safety Certification Course, and pay a $95 course fee

Upcoming Certification Courses:

Dates Location Cost Sponsoring Agency
July 22-25, 2026 Grand Isle Sheriff's Office
10 Island Cir
Grand Isle, VT 05458
$95 registration fee Grand Isle Sheriff's Office
September 23-26, 2026 Colchester Center Fire Station
45 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
$95 registration fee Colchester Center Fire Station

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
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