Occupant Protection for Children Track Workshops

OPC for Pre-Teens

See what is happening in the OPC field to reach older kids and their parents with safety belt and other key messages. Wondering how to reach out to parents in a way that works using police, schools and community partners? After you view Rainbow Children's successful media campaign you will leave with their handouts and the proven/evaluated tools from Pennsylvania so that you can begin work right away.

Medical Field Update (1.5 CEUs)

Earn 1.5 CEUs and learn more about the American Academy of Pediatrics' work-in-progress with the National Safety Council and NHTSA to provide guidance on CPS and hospital discharge. This talk is followed by a real-world example of how one institution has addressed CPS and hospital discharge. Learn how child death review can serve as a guide to better CPS legislation, education and ultimately assist technicians in the field.

Keeping Kids Safe In and Around Cars

No longer are we focused simply on protecting kids inside vehicles in crashes. As many as 10% of fatalities occur in and around cars when the car is not in traffic. Learn about dangers to children with an emphasis on hyperthermia. Gather materials to join a national initiative to educate and protect children and their caregivers in your communities.

Vehicle and Occupant Protection Technology Update (1.5 CEUs offered)

See how some of the newest technology makes everyone's ride safer. Learn about the latest on new child crash test dummies from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and learn from Delphi's chief engineer about how active safety vehicle sensors can reduce injury or assist the driver to even avoid the crash and learn about occupant protection technology from Volvo's Manager of North American Product Safety & Compliance.

The Latest in Booster Seat Research (1.5 CEUs offered)

Booster seats were once a "nicety" but now have become an integral part of the OPC continuum. See what is new in the latest studies targeting booster seat use.

Child Restraint Offender Programs

Some states offer Child Restraint Law offenders an opportunity to "go to school" as a way to avoid ticketing for an offense. See how some states provide this service.

Safer Ambulance Transport for Infants and Children (1.5 CEUs offered)

More work is being done in making ambulances safer for infant and child occupants. Hear how NHTSA is working with the medical community to enhance transport.

ATVs and Children Under 16

This is the elephant in the room as more children use ATVs as toys and recreational vehicles as well as for work on farms and ranches. Understand the controversy and see how you can more effectively work with families in your community.

Cambiando el Comportamiento sobre la Proteccion del Ocupante en nuestras Comunidades Hispanas: Mitos vs Realidad

Como informar a nuestras comunidades sobre la importancia de la proteccion del ocupante. Enfocandonos en la seguridad y salud de cada pasajero adentro y afuera del vehiculo.

Acknowledging, Building and Challenging Your Volunteers

This one hour interactive session will provide you an opportunity to hear from the field and share with the field your successes and challenges in keeping, nurturing and building a volunteer base.

Selling Car Seats to Retailers

In a perfect world retail associates would be able to guide consumers to the products that best meet their needs. As it is now, price seems to guide many purchases. Meet retailers with CPS backgrounds and learn from them how to best access your retail partners.

Bringing OPC to Hard to Reach Families

As restraint use becomes more and more accepted as the norm there are still pockets of people who know little or nothing about occupant protection for children. Hear how several programs outreach these people.

Expanding School Bus Knowledge, Skills and Abilities among CPS Technicians

Has it been awhile since you updated your school bus information? This session will address NHTSA's newer school bus curriculum hearing from the people who know it well.

Targeting Older Adults and Non-Familial Caregivers with OPC Messages

Are you seeing more and more older adults serving as caregivers for younger children - often foster children or grandchildren? Come learn about how to best provide information that helps both them and you when it comes to occupant protection for children.

Lifesavers Conference, Inc. • PO Box 30045 • Alexandria, VA 22310 • 703-922-7944 • 703-922-7780 (fax)

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