Resources for Child Passenger Safety Technicians
NOW AVAILABLE – 2025 Safe Riders Distribution Partner Site Application
The 2025 Safe Riders distribution partner site application is now available. You must submit a complete application by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on Friday, February 21, 2025. Safe Riders will not accept applications after the due date.
If you have any application questions, call or email Safe Riders at 1-800-252-8255 or saferiders@dshs.texas.gov.
Safe Riders will provide an application status notification to all applicants by Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Application and Relevant Documents
Safe Riders 2025 Partner Site Implementation Guide – Read for a full description of guidelines for the implementation of the program.
2025 Application Packet – Instructions on how to complete the application.
2025 Safe Riders Application and Agreement form – Fill out and complete by the due date listed above and accordance with instructions.
Upcoming Texas Child Passenger Safety Trainings or Webinars
Safe Riders hosts webinars for Texas certified child passenger safety (CPS) technicians. Safe Riders also posts webinars hosted by other agencies. CPS technicians can receive continuing education unit (CEU) for recertification by attending.
Please visit the Safe Kids Certification website for other registered certification classes.
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For other injury prevention training opportunities, visit our Injury Prevention Calendar.
Technician / Instructor Map by County
Download the Texas Child Passenger Safety Technicians and Instructors by County Map (PDF) shown above.
Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians and instructors share an important responsibility to advocate for the safe transportation of children in vehicles. Technicians educate parents, caregivers, and community stakeholders about child passenger safety to help prevent unintentional motor vehicle-related injuries and deaths.
Texas Child Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths and Certified Technicians Map by Region
Download the Texas Child Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths in Ages 0-14 and Certified Technicians from 2018 to 2021 (PDF) shown above.
Steps to Technician and Instructor Recertification
The technician and instructor certification cycles are two years. Each technician and instructor is responsible for completing all recertification requirements during the two-year cycle through their CPS Online Profile.
Meet the following requirements and record the activities in your online profile:
- Conduct all five different types of seat checks.
Verified by a CPS instructor or an instructor proxy. - Take part in at least one community education.
(Checkups, community workshop, educational session) - Earn at least six continuing education units (CEUs).
Keep proof of content and completion of CEUs handy for three months after you recertify. - If you are an instructor, complete 20 certification/certification renewal testing course teaching hours.
- Pay the recertification fee.
The recertification fee is $55 for technicians and instructor candidates and $60 for instructors. Payment information can be found in your online profile.
You must complete all recertification requirements and pay the fee on or before the date of your current certification expires.
Need help recertifying?
- Find step by step instructions at Safe Kids Resources-FAQs/How To.
- Access resources, tips, and quick links for earning CEUs online on the Safe Kids Resources-FAQs/Forms - Recertification.
- Read the "Recertification" section of the Safe Kids Policies & Procedures Manual.
If you have questions or need help, contact Safe Riders at 800-252-8255 or email saferiders@dshs.texas.gov.
You can also reach out to Safe Kids Certification for password resets or for assistance at cpscert@safekids.org or 202-875-6330.
Download the Safe Riders Child Passenger Safety Technician Continuing Education Unit Frequently Asked Questions document for additional information.
National Child Passenger Safety Certification Trainings
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed the Standardized Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Certification Training to provide a resource to help parents and caregivers transport children safely. Safe Riders conducts the standardized training in a three- and one-half day course format.
Technician candidates become nationally certified as CPS technicians with a two-year certification after completing the course. CPS technicians may serve as safety educators and advocates in their communities in various sectors by participating in child safety seat checkup events and providing safety presentations to parents, caregivers, and community groups to ensure the safe transportation of children.
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