Sponsored by the National Recreation and Parks Association this NPSI course
is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification
and risk management methods offered anywhere. Advanced reading and
fifteen hours of training from nationally known playground safety experts
will prepare participants to sit for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector
examination offered at the culmination of the certification course.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission,
it is estimated that each year over 205,850 injuries occur on playgrounds
and approximately fifteen children die from playground related injuries.
Topics for the course include: Identifying hazards on playgrounds; developing
risk management tools; importance of a comprehensive playground safety
program from a legal perspective; test methods for entrapments, protrusions
and entanglement.
This Course is a must for municipalities, playground manufacturers and
installers, park and recreation agencies and others responsible for playgrounds.
| Registration |
Member (CRPA) |
Non Member |
After Aug 20th |
| NPSI Course |
$380* |
$430* |
$450 |
| Certification Exam |
$100** |
$125** |
$135 |
| Lunch |
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/day
___Wednesday |
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| Mailing of Materials |
$17 |
$17 |
$22 |
| Total |
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*NPSI Course DOES NOT Include Exam Fee
** If you have lapsed or are not certified you must take
the full NPSI course.
CRPA offers its member rate to outside members in Active Agencies
in the Association
Class Times: First Day check in: Tuesday 7:30-8a.m
Tuesday and Wednesday classes are at 8 am—5 pm.
Exam Times: Thursday check in: 8:00 am.
The exam begins as soon as everyone gets checked in.
Examinees have two hours to take the exam.
Class Size: A minimum of 40 is required to run the class a maximum of 65. Registration is on a first-paid first –serve basis. Notification of class cancellation will be two weeks prior
Lunches: Lunches are $20 a day for lunch
(please contact the CRPA office if certain dietary restrictions apply)
CEU Credits: 1.2 CEU Credits (CEU Fee is included in registration fee)
Pre-Course Study Materials: You will receive written resource materials to study approximately three weeks before the course. This assumes registration by August 20th . If CRPA receives your registration after August 20th you may request express delivery at additional cost to you. NPSI does not recommend that you attempt to take exam unless you have access to the materials three weeks prior to the course.
Computer Based Testing: The option to take the CPSI exam via computer based testing is now available through the NRPA. To obtain additional information please visit www.nrpa.org under CPSI Please be advised if you register to take the examination with the course, you will not receive a refund to take your initial exam via computer based testing at a later date. Please decide now if you would like to take the exam on Day 3 of the course or via a Computer Based Exam at a later date.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations before August 1st will be eligible for a partial refund (registration less $75 CRPA service charge and $120 NRPA material charge) After August 1st name substitutions only will be allowed and you are responsible for getting the study materials to your replacement. All refund/replacements must be submitted in writing prior to the start of the course.
A $25 per month service charge will apply to any accounts with a balance due one month from program.
Accommodations: Contact the CRPA office for local hotels and airports
* please note if you do not cancel or do not attend you are responsible for payment
- Resource Materials must be read in advance to attending
- No Walk-ins will be allowed for the course or the exam
- No refunds, but substitutions will be allowed.
- Checks made payable to CRPA
- If you require special accommodations, diet or assistance with the exam due to a disability, please attach a note to this application.
Registration
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National
Playground Safety Institute