National Playground Safety Institute
Next Course: October 7th, 8th and 9th - 50 Skyline Drive Worcester, MA
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
*NPSI Course DOES NOT Include Exam Fee
** If you have lapsed or are not certified you must take the full NPSI course.
Schedule:
Class Times: First Day check in: 7:30-8a.m
First and Second Day classes: 8 am—5 pm.
Exam Times: Third Day 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 40 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.
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. NPSI does not recommend that you attempt to take the exam unless you have access to the materials three weeks prior to the course.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations one month prior to the course will be eligible for a partial refund (registration less $75 MRPA service charge and $120 NRPA material charge). Within a one month window only name substitutions 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 40 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.
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For more information go to the
NRPA web site