CPSI 2025 Jan
Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065-3825 United States
The Florida Recreation and Park Association, on behalf of the National Recreation and Park Association, is offering the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course and certification to properly train and certify individuals to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards. Courses are designed for park and recreation staff, school districts, child care facilities, health departments, landscape architects, playground manufactures, installers, contractors, insurance firms, home owner’s associations, and more.
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General Class Schedule:
January 27, 2025
7:30 a.m. –8:00 a.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Class Instruction
January 28, 2025
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Class Instruction
January 29, 2025
8:30 a.m. –9:00 a.m.
Exam Check-In
9:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m.
Exam
Registration Deadline: December 30, 2024 (or until course is full)
Materials will be mailed after payment is received.
Make sure you provide an address where you can receive USPS shipments. (No PO Boxes)
If materials are returned because of an incorrect address entered you will be charged the
additional fee to re-ship.
- First Time Certification
- Those taking the course are eligible to take the Playground Safety Inspector Exam given immediately after the course. Upon passing the exam, you will be certified through the National Recreation and Park Association as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) for a three year period. Certificates will be awarded and your name will be added to a national roster of CPSIs.
- Certification Renewal
- Option 1: Course and Exam You can take both the course and exam to refresh your knowledge.
Option 2: Exam only Register with FRPA and pay for the exam. You must have taken the course previously to take just the exam.
- Option 1: Course and Exam You can take both the course and exam to refresh your knowledge.
Recommended Hotel
Always double check your dates. Must present tax exempt cert when checking in.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coral Springs South | Coral Springs, FL Hotels
954-344-2200 Group Name: Florida Recreation and Park Association
Room Block Code: ICFRPA25
Complimentary breakfast. Free parking. Free wifi. Cut-off date: 1/5/2025. 15-day cancellation policy.
Course and Exam Cancellation/Substitution/Accommodations Policies
-Cancellations must be submitted in writing and received by December 30, 2024 in order to receive a refund of the registration fee less $250 for manuals plus a $125 service charge.
-No refunds will be granted if request is received after December 30, 2024
-NO Transfers to future courses are allowed.
-Substitutions for those unable to attend will be allowed, it’s the original registrant’s responsibility to provide their replacement with the mailed pre-course study materials. Substitutions must receive prior approval from FRPA and must be at least one week in advance of the course
-A candidate who has a disability may request special accommodations; the request must be submitted in writing at the time of course or exam registration. The request form is available online at www.nrpa.org/cpsi In order to properly accommodate all persons with disabilities, it is recommended that all requests be made 45 days prior to the scheduled date for the course and exam.
-English as second language (ESL) candidates may request a time extension and/or the use of a strict translation dictionary. Request forms/fees must be submitted to NRPA no less than 30 days prior to the exam. The request form is available online at www.nrpa.org/cpsi.