I REALLY want to become a CPST. I've looked at the SafeKids website, and there are hardly ever any classes in my area (I'm in Houston). Right now there's one coming up pretty soon that I could probably do, but listed as a Controlled (not Public) class. Is there any chance I could get into that? Should I just email the Lead Instructor and see if it's possible?
I really want to do this. I'm a foster parent and every time I go to our agency offices, I see horrible misuse. I would like to be able to volunteer my services to other foster parents to help them make sure that their kiddos are riding safely, but I need that CPST. (Last night there was a 3yo girl in what looked to be an expired infant seat, and a very large 9mo boy who was FF. I am sure he had outgrown the weight limit on his infant carrier and the foster parents moved him to FF. And I usually see loose seats, loose harnesses, chest clips poorly positioned, 3yo booster riders, etc.)
I really want to do this. I'm a foster parent and every time I go to our agency offices, I see horrible misuse. I would like to be able to volunteer my services to other foster parents to help them make sure that their kiddos are riding safely, but I need that CPST. (Last night there was a 3yo girl in what looked to be an expired infant seat, and a very large 9mo boy who was FF. I am sure he had outgrown the weight limit on his infant carrier and the foster parents moved him to FF. And I usually see loose seats, loose harnesses, chest clips poorly positioned, 3yo booster riders, etc.)
I've been looking for at least a couple of years and haven't been able to find a class. When I say they're not in my area, they're 3-4 hours away. And DH would NOT be cool with me doing this either on vacation or just going out of town to do it on my own.
