CPSI - Colorado Parks & Recreation Association

Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course and Exam

CPSI Course and Exam

This course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification & risk management methods offered. Advanced reading and 10 hours of training will prepare you for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector Exam scheduled at the culmination of this certification course.

We have received confirmation from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) that we can offer a CPSI Course & Exam on Wednesday, May 22nd-Friday, May 24th at the Widefield Recreation Center in Colorado Springs.

Registration is open! Click HERE to be routed to the registration page. You can also find the CPSI registration on our Calendar page.

Program Highlights Include: Who should attend? Included in your Registration Schedule at a Glance: Cost:

Program Highlights Include:

Injury Statistics
History of Playground Equipment
Hazard Identification
Safe Surfacing Materials
Playground Equipment Accessibility
Off-Site Park Inspection
Safety Management
Audit Objectives & Procedures
Maintenance Procedures & Standards
Question & Answer Session
Exam Study Time

Who should attend?

Included in your Registration

Schedule at a Glance:

Course – Typically a Wednesday and Thursday
Check In – 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday
Class Schedule – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day
Meals – We will provide lunch on Wednesday and Thursday
Course Materials – Don’t forget to bring your course materials to reinforce the lecture content
Playground Inspection – An outdoor playground inspection is included and will be performed on Thursday afternoon.

Exam –Friday
Check In – 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a. m.
Exam Schedule – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Requirements – Individuals taking the exam must present TWO current forms of identification- one with a signature and another with a photo. Test proctors cannot permit admittance into the exam without TWO current forms of identification. Please note that course materials are not permitted for use during the exam.

Cost: