National Playground Safety Institute

April 9-11th
Simsbury, CT

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.

Cost:

*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

Schedule:
Class Times: First Day check in: Wednesday 7:30-8a.m
Wednesday and Thursday classes are at 8 am—5 pm.

Exam Times: Friday check in: 8:00 am The exam begins as soon as everyone gets checked in or at 9 am, which ever is earlier. Examinees have two hours to take the exam.

Class Size: A minimum of 40 a maximum of 65. Registration is on a first- paid first –serve basis. *** If we do not get a minimum of 30 registrants, we must cancel this session. All monies will be refunded (minus any related costs, books etc...) You will be notified as soon as the decision is made.

Lunches: Lunches are $15 a day for sandwich, soda and snack.

CEU Credits: 1.2 CEU Credits are available

Pre-Course Study Materials:
You will receive written resource materials to study approximately three weeks before the course. This assumes registration by March 20th. If CRPA receives your registration after March 20th you may request express delivery at additional cost to you. NPSI does not recommend that you attempt to exam unless you have access to the materials three weeks prior to the course.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations before March 20th will be eligible for a partial refund (registration less $75 CRPA service charge and $120 NRPA material charge). After March 20th 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 writting prior to the start of the course. *** If we do not get a minimum of 30 registrants, we will have to cancel this course. All monies will be refunded (minus any related costs, books etc...) You will be notified as soon as the decision is made.

Registration Form