CEU Opportunities
Technicians and instructors are required to log at least six hours of continuing education (CEUs) for re-certification. The CEUs must be obtained and reported during one’s current certification cycle (two years). There is no carry-over from one period to the next. CEUs must fit into one of the following categories:
- Attend a session/workshop (max. 6 CEUs)
- Teleconferences (max. 5 CEUs)
- Online/Web sessions (max. 5 CEUs)
- Newsletters/manuals/journals (max. 3 CEUs)
You may mix and match categories to meet the six required hours of continuing education.
All categories of CEUs must meet the content requirements of improving CPS technical knowledge, such as LATCH, a child restraint manufacturer workshop or CPS technical update. Non-technical CPS sessions, such as how to raise funding or run an inspection station, do not qualify.
For more information visit the Requirements for Re-certification page of the SafeKids Web site.
How to create a CEU opportunity in 10 easy steps:
- Pick a topic.
- What about this topic do you want your audience to walk away with? This is the CEU objective.
- Gather your data.
- Put it in a structured outline.
- Double check your facts.
- Have a Senior Technician or Instructor review your material for accuracy and clarity.
- Add illustrations. Especially good if you’re creating a PowerPoint presentation.
- Practice and time your presentation.
- Fill out a CEU pre-approval form if you are seeking pre-approval.
- Fax your presentation request to Safe Kids at (202) 393-2072.
