General Information
CPSI Live and In Person March 8-10, 2022 - Registration is now full
Playing outdoors is a major component in the health and wellness of our children. It is our responsibility to ensure safe, enjoyable play areas for all. CPRS, in conjunction with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) are offering the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course and certification to properly train and certify you and your staff to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards. Courses are designed for park and recreation staff, school districts, child care facilities, health departments, landscape architects, playground manufacturers, installers, contractors, insurance firms, home owner's associations and more.
Candidates who successfully pass the exam will be considered a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and will be added to the National Registry. Obtaining CPSI certification will meet the State of California requirements regarding the inspection of playgrounds. Recertification is required every three years.
Registration
If you are new to our system and do not have a login and password, you will need to add yourself and enter your address & email. Do not leave your addresses blank or we will not be able to send your information to you. If someone is registering a group, please be sure to include individual addresses and emails for the people you add so they will get their information. Your books will be sent to the address you use & cannot be replaced unless they are returned as undeliverable. An additional set of books is $110.
Logistics for the Workshop
Registration fees will include lunch on course days only.
Schedule: March 8, 2022: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
March 9, 2022: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Exam: March 10, 2022: 8:00 am Check in
Exam instructions start at 9:00 am. Exam is 120 minutes from the end of instructions.
Advanced reading is required prior to the course. This is vital to the passing of the certification exam. The course is 15 hours of training from nationally known playground safety experts who prepare you to sit for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector examination (100 questions) offered at the culmination of the certification course.
Cancellations
Cancellations before January 31, 2022 will be eligible for a partial refund (a $50 cancellation fee and $110 textbook fee). No refunds after January 31, 2022. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by email: marina@cprs.org
Transfers to another person may be requested by February 18th. A $100 transfer fee will be required and it will be your responsibility to forward your textbooks to the new person. Member/Non-member price differences will require payment as well.
Other Details
A playground inspection is included with this course on March 9, 2022
Books will be mailed out to the address listed on your registration form the first week of February or within a week of registration after that. Advanced study is required.
ADA Information
For ADA requests and questions concerning accessibility, contact CPRS, 916-665-2777. Accommodations such as interpreters cannot be guaranteed without 30 days notice. To help ensure availability, requests must be received by January 31, 2022.
English as a second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary from the National Recreation & Park Association no less than 30 days prior to the exam.
Membership Status
The membership rate will automatically be applied based on your current membership status. If you need assistance with your membership, before registering, please call the CPRS HQ at 916-665-2777.
Covid Information
Proof of Vaccine or current Negative COVID test is required from all attendees - read below:
CPRS is dedicated to keeping the health and safety of our community a priority. As we plan for a great in-person experience, we are taking the health and safety of everyone attending very seriously. To that end, please review the following safety protocols that will be followed during conference:
- As required by the California Department of Public Health Mega-Event order, we will be asking for proof of vaccination OR a current negative COVID test result from ALL attendees, when entering the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. This information will not be collected, nor stored in any way, but will be a requirement for admittance into the Convention Center. See the Health order for specific testing requirements and timing.
- As required by the County of Sacramento Health Department, we will be requiring proper face coverings for ALL attendees, regardless of vaccination status.
- We will not have a virtual or hybrid option available in 2022.
Updated as of 01/10/2022
Questions Below
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