Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Program
MRPA plans to a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course and exam in the spring of 2025.
CPSI Training
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 200,000 children are treated annually for playground equipment- related injuries. Of these, 74 % (or 148,000) involve public playground equipment. Many of these accidents could have been prevented.
National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) major initiative in raising playground safety awareness is the administration of the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) training and certification program. The CPSI course is designed to properly train individuals to recognize and prevent potential playground hazards.Playground Maintenance Courses
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has developed an educational training focused on playground maintenance. The new Playground Maintenance Course is a one-day educational class that includes the following topics:
- an overview of playground safety standards and guidelines
- playground owner responsibilities
- maintenance discussions on playground equipment surfacing and site items
Participants will receive a manual during the class, and a certificate upon completion of the course. This class is different than the Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) course offered annually. This course may be viewed as a stand-alone playground safety opportunity with no certification, or as an introductory class to the CPSI course.
Playground Maintenance Course - Roseville
November 13, 2024
Roseville Skating Center
Roseville, MN
*This course is limited to 40 registrants
*Registration deadline - October 31
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Playground Maintenance Course - Owatonna
November 21, 2024
Council Chambers
Owatonna, MN
*This course is limited to 40 registrants
*Registration deadline - November 7
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