Finding a cpst

cookie123

New member

• Apr 24, 2010

• #1

How can just any person off the street find a cpst? I want to put a link on my car seat list.

 

jourdysmom

CPST Instructor

• Apr 24, 2010

• #2

I use this site...

https://ssl13.cyzap.net/dzapps/dbza...tegory1=TAB9_CERTSEARCH&Webid=safekidscertSQL

 

cookie123

New member

• Apr 24, 2010

• #3

How would that work - do you not have to put in a name?

 

cookie123

New member

• Apr 24, 2010

• #4

That doesn't work without a name

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Apr 24, 2010

• #5

Doesn't work with just location?

 

cookie123

New member

• Apr 24, 2010

• #6

Well, when I put my zip in, no results. It said I could do something with special needs in Indianapolis!

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Apr 24, 2010

• #7

Do you have your work zip or home zip listed? I put my work zip and I cam right up. Depends on what info you put in.

 

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jjordan

Moderator

• Apr 25, 2010

• #8

I wish that site could tell you the closest CPST to a given zip code. Instead it's either yes (with a list of those in the zip) or no. If there's one in the neighboring zip code you won't get it unless you use the zip code range search, and really, who knows the range of zip codes within 20 minutes of their own? The closest CPST isn't necessarily the one whose zip code is closest to your own.

 

Carrie_R

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Apr 25, 2010

• #9

I googled to find the range of zip codes in my city. It does seem like you should be able to search "within 20 miles" or whatever of any given zip. There are none in *my* zip, despite the fact that I live in a large metropolitan area, but there are quite a few in the city and surrounding areas.

 

Pixels

New member

• Apr 25, 2010

• #10

I use the site linked. The only information I put in is the state. If you have a lot of techs in your state, you'll get a long list, which is better than no list at all.

 

cookie123

New member

• Apr 25, 2010

• #11

Thanks, I put in just the state and got a big list. My name is the only one unconnected with a business that I noticed. Also, for some reason, my zip isn't on there, which is why I didn't come up when I put in my zip.

Still, now look at the web address. You can't just tell a parent go to 'that big long thing.' Why can't it just be something simple?

 

jourdysmom

CPST Instructor

• Apr 25, 2010

• #12

I know... I googled it, and that is what I came up with a year or two ago....

I have it saved in my bookmarks...

I do it by state as well. sorry, I forgot to mention that

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Apr 25, 2010

• #13

cookie123 said:

Thanks, I put in just the state and got a big list. My name is the only one unconnected with a business that I noticed. Also, for some reason, my zip isn't on there, which is why I didn't come up when I put in my zip.

Still, now look at the web address. You can't just tell a parent go to 'that big long thing.' Why can't it just be something simple?

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A good point. You can now access it by going to http://tinyurl.com/cpstsearch .

 

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NVMBR02

New member

• Apr 25, 2010

• #14

cookie123 said:

Thanks, I put in just the state and got a big list. My name is the only one unconnected with a business that I noticed.

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I'm in your state and not connected with a business. I know of a few others as well.

 

wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor

Staff member

• Apr 25, 2010

• #15

You could also use http://seatcheck.org/.

Wendy

 

cookie123

New member

• Apr 25, 2010

• #16

Yes, I know. Do you get everyone that way or not? If you do, maybe I'll just stick with that.

 

wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor

Staff member

• Apr 25, 2010

• #17

It's a different listing, stations instead of individual people. However, it allows for a radius search.

Wendy

 

cookie123

New member

• Apr 25, 2010

• #18

Mommyto2 said:

I'm in your state and not connected with a business. I know of a few others as well.

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Good to know! Now I feel better

There should be a link right off the Safe Kids main page.

 

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momtoirs

Member

• Apr 25, 2010

• #19

Mommyto2 said:

I'm in your state and not connected with a business. I know of a few others as well.

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Me too!