Training Class Schedule

Below is a list of upcoming Child Passenger Safety training classes scheduled in North Carolina. Check with the class “Contact” for additional information about the classes that are listed. Some classes, may be full or closed to persons outside of the sponsoring and/or host agencies.

All registrations for CPS Certification and Renewal classes must be made using the Safe Kids Certification online system. Additional details and registration information is available on the Safe Kids CPS Certification site.

To register for an NC Update/Refresher or Transportation of Children with Special Needs class, contact the main contact listed with the class in the table below.

Certification Classes
Certification Renewal Classes
NC Update/Refresher Classes
Transportation of Children with Special Needs Classes

Certification Classes
Refer to the National Standardized CPS Certification Training page for information on course content and target audience. Inclusion on this list does not guarantee that space is available. Refer to the Training Class Registration Information page for information on class registration fees, how to determine if space is available in a CPS Certification class and how to register for one.
Class Dates Sponsors	County / Location	Registration Information Contact
Nov 30,2020 – Dec 3,2020 OSFM/GHSP SKID: NC20200823497 Limited scholarships available.	Rockingham County Reidsville Fire Station #1 402 S. Scales Street Reidsville, NC 27320	Allan Buchanan NC DOI Office of State Fire Marshal 919-218-7855 allan.buchanan@ncdoi.gov How to Register and Pay
Dec 7,2020 – Dec 10,2020 OSFM/GHSP SKID: NC20200710417 Limited scholarships available.	Wilson County Wilson Fire / Rescue Services Headquarters Station #1 306 Hines Street W Wilson, NC 27893	Allan Buchanan NC DOI Office of State Fire Marshal 919-218-7855 allan.buchanan@ncdoi.gov How to Register and Pay
Mar 1,2021 – Mar 4,2021 OSFM/GHSP SKID: NC20200824498 Limited scholarships available.	Hoke County Puppy Creek Fire Department 445 Pittman Grove Church Road Raeford, NC 28376	Claudia Summers NC DOI-OSFM 919-609-7609 claudia.summers@ncdoi.gov How to Register and Pay
Mar 8,2021 – Mar 11,2021 OSFM/GHSP SKID: NC20201008575 Limited scholarships available.	Chatham County Chatham County Volunteer Fire Dept 45 Morris Road Pittsboro, NC 27312	Allan Buchanan NC DOI Office of State Fire Marshal 919-218-7855 allan.buchanan@ncdoi.gov How to Register and Pay
Mar 15,2021 – Mar 18,2021 OSFM/GHSP SKID: Limited scholarships available.	Duplin County Duplin County Center 165 Agriculture Drive Kenansville, NC 28349	Claudia Summers NC DOI-OSFM 919-609-7609 claudia.summers@ncdoi.gov How to Register and Pay
Apr 6,2021 – Apr 9,2021 OSFM/GHSP SKID: NC20200727444 Limited scholarships available.	Randolph County Randolph County Civic Center 122 Commerce Square Randleman, NC 27316	Allan Buchanan NC DOI Office of State Fire Marshal 919-218-7855 allan.buchanan@ncdoi.gov How to Register and Pay
Apr 13,2021 – Apr 16,2021 OSFM/GHSP SKID: NC20200908518 Limited scholarships available.	New Hanover County Wilmington Fire Dept. Station 3 114 Cinema Drive Wilmington, NC 28403	Claudia Summers NC DOI-OSFM 919-609-7609 claudia.summers@ncdoi.gov How to Register and Pay
Apr 19,2021 – Apr 22,2021 OSFM/GHSP SKID: NC20201008576 Limited scholarships available.	Person County Roxboro Fire Department 105 Court Street Roxboro, NC 27573	Allan Buchanan NC DOI Office of State Fire Marshal 919-218-7855 allan.buchanan@ncdoi.gov How to Register and Pay
May 3,2021 – May 6,2021 OSFM/GHSP SKID: NC20200712419 Limited scholarships available.	Johnston County Johnston County Partnership for Children 1406-A S. Pollock Street Selma, NC 27576	Allan Buchanan NC DOI Office of State Fire Marshal 919-218-7855 allan.buchanan@ncdoi.gov How to Register and Pay

Certification Renewal Classes
Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians, whose certifications have expired, are eligible to take the eight-hour Certification Renewal Course. This class is designed to renew the certification for expired technicians who wish to become CPS technicians again. After successfully completing this course, students will be recertified and able to provide both individual and group CPS education. Refer to the Training Class Registration Information page for information on class registration fees, how to determine if space is available in a CPS Renewal class and how to register for one.
Class Dates Sponsors	County / Location	Registration Information Contact
There are no Certification Renewal classes scheduled in NC at this time. Certification Renewal classes will be posted here when scheduled.

Certification Renewal Classes

Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians, whose certifications have expired, are eligible to take the eight-hour Certification Renewal Course. This class is designed to renew the certification for expired technicians who wish to become CPS technicians again. After successfully completing this course, students will be recertified and able to provide both individual and group CPS education.

Refer to the Training Class Registration Information page for information on class registration fees, how to determine if space is available in a CPS Renewal class and how to register for one.

Class Dates
Sponsors

County / Location

Registration Information Contact

There are no Certification Renewal classes scheduled in NC at this time. Certification Renewal classes will be posted here when scheduled.

NC Update/Refresher Classes
Registration for these classes is limited to current Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians and Technician Instructors.The Update/Refresher class provides certified CPS Technicians with reviews of technical information related to occupant restraints. This class also gives participants an opportunity to view new child restraints and other products and to further improve their CPS Technician skills.The Update/Refresher training classes can also provide continuing education units (CEUs) needed for Technician and Instructor recertification. To register for an Update/Refresher Class, contact the course instructor.
Class Dates Sponsors	County / City / Location	Contact for Information
There are no Update Refresher classes scheduled in NC at this time. Update Refresher classes will be posted here when scheduled.

Transportation of Children with Special Health Care Needs Classes
"Safe Travel for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Health Care Needs" is designed to serve as an enrichment course for child passenger safety technicians who are interested in learning more about special needs transportation. Persons in North Carolina interested in learning more about the transportation of children with special health care needs training should contact Vickie Whitlatch-Killough, Safe Kids Western NC in Asheville by phone: 828-418-0526 or email: Vickie.killough@mahec.net There is a $50.00 registration fee for these classes. If the class is canceled for any reason or if your application is not accepted the registration fee will be returned. Otherwise, the registration fee is non-refundable. Applications and registration checks must be received no later than October 16, 2020. Class size is limited. Registration applications (download follows) must be completed and submitted by the designated deadline(s) and space will be reserved as registration applications are approved. Download Registration/Application for November 5-6, 2020 class
Class Dates Sponsors	County / City / Location	Contact for Information
There are no Special Transportation Needs classes scheduled in NC at this time. Special Transportation Needs classes will be posted here when scheduled.

Transportation of Children with Special Health Care Needs Classes

"Safe Travel for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Health Care Needs" is designed to serve as an enrichment course for child passenger safety technicians who are interested in learning more about special needs transportation.

Persons in North Carolina interested in learning more about the transportation of children with special health care needs training should contact Vickie Whitlatch-Killough, Safe Kids Western NC in Asheville by phone: 828-418-0526 or email: Vickie.killough@mahec.net

There is a $50.00 registration fee for these classes. If the class is canceled for any reason or if your application is not accepted the registration fee will be returned. Otherwise, the registration fee is non-refundable. Applications and registration checks must be received no later than October 16, 2020.

Class size is limited. Registration applications (download follows) must be completed and submitted by the designated deadline(s) and space will be reserved as registration applications are approved.

Download Registration/Application for November 5-6, 2020 class

Class Dates
Sponsors

County / City / Location

Contact for Information

There are no Special Transportation Needs classes scheduled in NC at this time. Special Transportation Needs classes will be posted here when scheduled.