2025 Iowa CPS Update

Thank you for registering for the 2025 Child Passenger Safety Technician Update!

May 1st, 2025 | 8 AM to 4 PM

Safe Travel for All Children (STAC) Pre-Conference Training

Designed to serve as an enrichment course for child passenger safety technicians (CPSTs) who are interested in learning more about adaptive transportation. The hybrid training combines online learning modules, classroom discussions, and hands-on exercises. The online learning portion of the course opens on April 11, 2025, with the Hands-on Skills Day scheduled for May 1, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

During the training, participants will be introduced to medical conditions that can impact restraint selection and have the opportunity to complete positioning, harnessing, and installation of adaptive restraint systems. The training also includes an exam that assesses knowledge of adaptive restraints, proper use, and installation. This course qualifies for 11.5 CPS CEUs. 

May 1st, 2025 | 5 PM to 7 PM

Car Seat Fit Station at Bob Brown Chevrolet

Join instructors at this reoccurring car seat check event for seat sign offs!

May 1st, 2025 | 7 PM to 9 PM

Networking/Social at Stoney Creek Hotel

Come mingle with technicians and instructors across the state! Appetizers will be offered.

May 2nd, 2025 | 8 AM to 4 PM

Conference Sessions

Sessions aimed to talk about CPS in Maternity/OB units, Law Enforcement, State Special Needs Program, learning about 2025 LATCH manuals, and more!

Join us for a discussion on hot topics in CPS and take a look at what technicians are up to across the state.

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Contributing Agencies:

• Governor's Traffic and Safety Bureau (GTSB)
• Blank Children’s Hospital

Continuing Education Units

More information coming soon!

*Conference center is large, and temperature control can be difficult. We recommend dressing in layers or bringing a sweater/jacket for your comfort.

Intended Audience

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians and Instructors in Iowa.

Questions

Please contact Riley Maher at (515) 241-3262 or riley.maher@unitypoint.org with any questions or concerns.