National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program
Module 12
Installation & Communication
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12-2
Module 12 Objectives
• Determine safest seating positions and appropriate
restraints for all occupants.
• Communicate effectively with caregivers.
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Vehicle Seating Positions
Seating Position Safety Considerations
Front seat Near the windshield and front airbag
Closest to front impact crash
More safety features
Second row driver side outboard seat
Passenger on closest side to oncoming traffic
Typically on traffic side when parking on a street
Near side air bags, if present
Not easy to glance at a child from this seat
Side impact crash could impact seat
Second row passenger side outboard seat
Passenger on farthest side from oncoming traffic
Typically on curbside when on a street
Near side air bags, if present
Easier to glance at the child from front seat
Side impact crash could impact seat
Second row center seat
Furthest from impact in any direction
Away from airbags
Suggested added
bullets for
consistent
presentation.
Center Rear Seat
Rear center seat may not be an option when:
• No rear center seating position
• Car seat cannot be installed in center position
• Multiple children and car seats
• Physical limitations of the caregiver
• No lower anchors in the center position and
caregiver wants to use LATCH
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Consider needs of all family members
when discussing seating positions
Typically, putting the child needing the most protection in the center seat is favored.
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Practice Activity
Identify Safe Seating Arrangements
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Communicate Effectively with
Caregivers
• Use simple, correct terms.
No shortened versions of
terms (such as ALR, ELR)
or slang.
• Define technical
terms/words before using.
• When possible, use
caregiver’s primary
language, an interpreter, or
photographs/illustrations.
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Engage Caregivers
• Involve caregivers as
active participants.
• Ask follow-up questions
to determine what
caregivers need.
• Look up information about
the vehicle and car seat to
answer questions.
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Additional Considerations
Caregiver should be a full partner from beginning to
end. Adults learn best by practicing skill being taught.
Your job is to educate – NOT to install for – caregiver.
Have caregiver demonstrate and explain correct
installation for a better learning experience.
Do NOT rush caregivers; some will need more time.
Be positive and encouraging. Point out what they
have done correctly.
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Additional Considerations
Keep up-to-date and current on new technology.
Seek answers to questions you cannot answer.
Remind caregivers of vehicle safety features.
Practice Activity
Practice Seat Check
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Progress Check
Answer these questions in the TG:
1. Which seat location is the safest in a vehicle
for an occupant?
2. What is the main goal for a CPS Technician
who is working with a caregiver?
3. Why is it so important for caregivers to
practice installing their car seats and
booster seats?
12-8b
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