How to get 2 additional CEUs needed to re-certify!

By attending a 2014 Technician Skill Builder, you have received 4 of the 6 CEUs needed to re-certify. Below are some easy ways to obtain the remaining CEUs. In addition to the CEUs, you will need to document 5 Instructor-approved seat checks and participate in at least 1 community event.

4 Different Categories of CEUs

Category / Type of CEU / Max Hours / Examples
1 / In-Person Session/Workshop / 6 / Tech Skill Builder
3 / Teleconferences / 5
4 / Online/Web Sessions / 5 / Webinars/Quiz on
Illinois Extranet
5 / Newsletters/Manuals/Journals / 3 / Tech Update

*Note: Category 2 is not currently an option.

Category 4 CEUs can be found here:

  1. The National Child Passenger Safety Board has 5 CEUs available on their website Please visit the website for more information on these web sessions. These CEUs can be obtained by reviewing session materials and passing an on-line quiz.
  1. The Illinois Department of Transportation has 3 CEUs available on their website Log in by using the username: cpsUser and password: cAr_11seAt. Once you have logged in scroll down to CEU Opportunities. These CEUs can be obtained by reviewing session materials and passing an on-line quiz (please allow 2 weeks to receive your CEU E-mail after submitting your quiz to be graded).
  1. Safe Kids Worldwide has 8 CEUs available on their website Technicians need to register, log in, finish the webinar and print a certificate of completion. These webinars requires technicians to gather information from other sites (links provided) to have a quality learning experience.
  1. Two manufacturers provide online CEUs through special links available through currently certified technicians’ online profiles at Technicians can access the CEUs by clicking on the Online CEUs action item and selecting Britax or Evenflo. Follow the instructions provided. You must log on to Safe Kids to access your profile. If you do not know your username and password you may call Safe Kids at 1-877-366-8154.

Category 5 CEUs can be found here:

  1. On the National Child Passenger Safety Board website technicians may qualify for 1 CEU per certification cycle by reading Tech Update newsletters. To qualify, Technicians must read 2 issues of the Tech Update and complete the quiz for both editions.
  1. A quiz on the LATCH Manual is also available for 1 CEU. It can be found on the following website: If you need a copy of the LATCH manual, please contact your regional TSL.

Updated 10/23/2013