1. Safe Travel for All Children
Transporting Children with Special healthcare needs

2. Purpose
Provide certified child passenger safety technicians with an overview of issues related to transporting children with special health care needs.

3. Background
1981, Automotive Safety Program, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine
Resources, trainings, and research in special needs transportation
2004, National Center for the Safe Transportation of Children with Special Health Care Needs:

4. Training Overview Approximately two days Classroom and hands-on
Focuses on passenger vehicles and restraints
Proficiency skills tests and open book exam (84%)
Family visits
Certification process does not apply
Enrichment course only

5. Continuing Education 11.5 CEU’s for technician recertification
Pre-approval number not issued
Type class specifics in appropriate fields when entering CEU information on-line at