What Do You See? Communication Sets the Stage for Learning What a CPS Tech Does Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Play Video Play Video Play Video Courtesy Lawrence Memorial Hospital Courtesy St. John's Hospital

Activity 2: Newton’s Law of Motion An object in motion continues in motion at the original speed until it connects with an outside force. The outside force… Can be harmful (e.g., the steering wheel, windshield, pavement, etc.) Can be designed to protect (e.g., seat belt or CRS) Video Courtesy Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Activity 2: How to Use a Belt-Shortening Clip Video Courtesy National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Why Children Should Travel Rear-facing Increased crash protection: Spreads crash forces along the entire head, neck, and back Protects head, neck, and spinal cord CR absorbs forces of the crash Video Courtesy of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Location- Air Bags and Rear-Facing CR Never place a rear-facing CR in front of an active passenger air bag If no back seat, AIR BAG MUST BE OFF! High forces hit child’s head during inflation Follow CR manufacturer’s instructions and vehicle owner’s manual to take into account side airbag effects Video Courtesy of Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

When Do You Use a Forward-Facing Seat? At a minimum: Child is at least 1 year of age and at least 20 pounds Child has reached the highest allowed rear-facing weight of the CR Children should remain in a forward-facing CR with a full harness until they reach the top weight or height allowed VIDEO VIDEO 12 month old – rear and front-facing Courtesy MGA Research

Why a Booster Seat? Video: Lap belt vs. Booster Video: Lap & shoulder belt vs. Booster Videos Courtesy of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

ALL Belt-Positioning Boosters Belt-positioning booster seats should only be used with lap and shoulder belts Belt-positioning booster seats must NEVER be used with just a lap belt. Video Courtesy of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Consequences of Misuse Seat belt syndrome: Injuries that occur when lap belts don’t fit Video Illustration and Video Courtesy of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Activity 2: Putting It All Together – Learn. Practice. Explain. National Standardized CPS Certification Training April 2007 – R1010 National Standardized CPS Certification Training April 2007 - R04/08 Activity 2: Putting It All Together – Learn. Practice. Explain. How does Abbey respond in a positive manner to the caregiver? What examples of best practices does she provide? How would you describe her style of communication and body language? Play Video Courtesy Lawrence Memorial Hospital Video Slides Chapter #: Installation Class Exercises and Communication Slide 10