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Pre-conference/Auxiliary Trainings

Saturday March 8, 2025

The trainings listed below will be held in conjunction with the Lifesavers Conference in Long Beach.
You must be registered for the conference to participate.
Pre-registration is required as there is no on-site registration.

Be sure to check back here for updates as additional meetings may be scheduled.

Building Bridges and Creating Partnerships

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Room TBD
Fee: None, but pre-registration is required
Register: Register online when you register for Lifesavers

The future of strong CPS programs throughout American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities depends upon collaboration, resources, training and cultural understanding. This session will explore tools necessary to establish positive working relationships with AI/AN programs and maintain sustainable CPS programs. Who are the established safety champions? What is the role of these safety champions? How can AI/AN communities partner with local, State and Federal programs? Steps for building and maintaining meaningful relationships and effective strategies to support and promote community outreach and advocacy will be discussed. Let’s meet and share ideas on how we can collaborate to save lives!

Questions about this training? Contact Jennifer Booge, National Safety Council at 218-252-4634 or Jennifer.booge@nsc.org

Cannabinoid Use & Impairment in Young Drivers: Education & Enforcement at the Crossroads

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Room TBD
Fee: None, but pre-registration is required
Register: Register online when you register for Lifesavers

This workshop tackles the issue of marijuana/cannabinoid/THC use and its impact on young driver safety. It aims to educate participants on the latest research, best practices in driver education, and effective enforcement strategies while fostering collaboration between educators and enforcement professionals.

Questions about this training? Contact Dan Cooke, Washington Department of licensing at 360-902-3826 or dcooke@dol.wa.gov

Surfing into the Future: Latest Updates on Child Passenger Safety- 1 CEU offered

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Room TBD
Fee: None, but pre-registration is required
Register: Register online when you register for Lifesavers

The National Child Passenger Safety Board (NCPSB) will celebrate the 2025 National CPS Award winners, share the 2024 CPST Certification Training Curriculum updates, and the MACPS will provide a CEU presentation.

Questions about this training? Contact Kyndra Webb, NCPSB at 630-775-2023 or secretariat@cpsboard.org

DARTS (Discussions Advancing Research in Transportation Safety) Research Session: Impaired Vulnerable Road Users

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Room TBD
Fee: None, but pre-registration is required
Register: Register online at www.dartsmeetings.com/ivru

Join us for an insightful research session focused on impaired vulnerable road users (VRUs), where we will delve into the latest findings and innovative strategies to enhance road safety. We'll review current research, share best practices, and discuss potential solutions to improve accessibility and safety for all road users. Whether you're a researcher, policymaker, or advocate, this session promises valuable perspectives and collaborative opportunities to drive meaningful change in road safety.                         

Questions about this training? Contact Emily Brunsen, Dunlap and Associates, Inc. at 319-213-1868 or Emily.brunsen@dunlapresearch.com

Car Seat Deep Dive- Direct Education from Manufacturers

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 3:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Location: Long Beach Convention Center, Room TBD
Fee: None, but pre-registration is required
Register: Register online when you register for Lifesavers

Get to Lifesavers early! Car seat manufacturers will present in advance of the conference!
This CEU-eligible pre-conference session from exhibiting car seat manufacturers is your best opportunity for a deep dive into the latest car seat models, unique features, updated labels & instructions, and more. It will include manufacturer presentations, demonstrations, updates, tips & tricks, and direct interaction to have all of your questions answered. Since this session will now be held before the formal conference, opportunities to learn more and practice at manufacturer booths will be available throughout entire 2025 conference!

Questions about this training? Contact Joe Colella or jcolella@jpma.org