News Details (Posted: June 13, 2006):

National Playground Safety Institute Course and Exam

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National Playground Safety Institute Course and Exam Jul 18, 2006 - Jul 20, 2006 07:30 AM at Lesnieski Community Center of the Lemont Park District Contact: Dina Kartch dina@ilipra.org 630-376-1911 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Administrators, Supervisors, Public Works Departments, Building and Grounds Maintenance Staff, Engineers, Architects, Playground Equipment Representatives, Operators and Caretakers of Playgrounds in Parks, Schools, Summer Camps, Day Camps, Hotels/Resorts, Day Care Centers, Agencies such as YMCA/YWCA, Head Start, Boys and Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, Others responsible for playgrounds COURSE LOCATION Lesnieski Community Center of the Lemont Park District 630-257-6787 16050 127th Street, Lemont, IL 60439 COURSE CONTENT According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 205,000 children are treated for playground accidents annually, with approximately 15 resulting in death. Of these, 70% occurred at public parks and schoolyards. Does your equipment measure up? How many preventable injuries occurred in your parks? Sponsored by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), this course is the most comprehensive training program offered on playground hazard identification and risk management methods. Advanced reading and ten hours of training will prepare you to take the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Exam, which will take place on the last day. The National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) promotes children’s rights to play and the importance of play in a child’s development. The course provides the most current comprehensive training program on public playground safety, including the development and distribution of playground training and safety products. NPSI provides input to help develop a responsible public policy which guarantees the safety of our children. At the same time, NPSI advocates sound fiscal responsibility to provide resources for the ongoing maintenance and support of the policy. CERTIFICATION Those taking the course are eligible to take the Certified Playground Safety Inspectors Exam, but must register for the exam which is given on the third day of the Institute. Upon successful completion of the course and exam, you will be certified through the National Recreation and Park Association as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) for three years. Certificates will be awarded and your name will be added to the national roster of CPSIs. Certification is valid for three years and is renewable. You will receive your results within four to six weeks after taking the exam. Please address all renewal questions to NRPA at 703-858-2148 or info@nrpa.org. PRE-COURSE STUDY MATERIALS You will receive written resource materials to study approximately three weeks before the course. This study time is highly recommended and NRPA/NPSI advises not taking the exam if the materials have not been thoroughly read. EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 27, 2006 Click here to download pr