Cpsi

Certified Playground

Safety Inspector

Candidate Handbook

National Recreation and Park Association

22377 Belmont Ridge Road

Ashburn, VA 20148

(703) 858-0784

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome

Examination Development

About the Testing Agency

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SECTION I: ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND RULES FOR EXAMINATION

Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Services for English as a Second Language Candidates

Inclement Weather or Emergency

Age and Education Requirement

Reschedule/Cancellation of Computer Based Testing

Copyrighted Examination Questions

Release of Information

Following the Examination and Scoring Results

Appeals

Re-Examination

Scores Cancelled

Your Status as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector

Recertification

Certification Extension Policy

Statement of Non-Discrimination

SECTION II: COMPUTER BASED TESTING EXAM

ADMINISTRATION

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SECTION III: STUDY GUIDE

General Examination Preparation

Study Advice

Test-taking Advice

Exam Content Outline

Exam Question Materials

CPSI Table of Dimensions

SECTION IV: CPSI CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome

The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) program is offered by NRPA under the authority of the

National Certification Board (NCB).

The purpose of the CPSI Course is for those certified to be able to complete the following:

o Identify hazards on public playground equipment and the playground

o Rank the hazards according to injury potential

o Apply the knowledge to remove the hazards and...