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National Recreation and Park Association.  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy or recording, or any information and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the National Recreation and Park Association.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nWelcome  \nThe Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) program is offered by NRPA under the authority of the National Certification Board (NCB) .  \nThe purpose of the CPSI Course is for those certified to be able to complete the following:  \no Identify hazards on public playground equipment and the playground  \no Rank the hazards according to injury potential  \no Apply the knowledge to remove the hazards and establish a system of inspections  \nThe desired outcome is that a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) is capable of establishing the basics ofa sound risk reduction program establish a system ofrepair, retrofit and removal ofhazardous equipment and establish a routine inspection system for their own agency orplayground owner-client.  \nThe NRPA understands that achieving the CPSI certification does not make one an expert in the implementation of the public use playground standard of care. However, the NRPA does recognize all program participants should acquire the knowledge and specific competencies necessary to attain certification as identified by the CPSI Certification and Exam Committees. This knowledge properly and consistently applied in the field will help to create an experience level necessary to be considered a playground safety expert.  \nExamination Development  \nAll examination items (questions) have been written and reviewed by subject-matter experts representing playground safety experts and practitioners from many geographical regions. These individuals provide the job-related perspective and expertise that underlies valid examinations.  \nIndividuals seeking certification as a CPSI must receive a passing grade on the CPSI certification examination. Maintenance of the CPSI certification requires at least a passing grade on the CPSI certification examination every three (3) years.  \nAbout the Testing Agency  \nPSI Services (PSI) is the professional testing agency contracted by the NRPA to assist in the development of the examination based on the test specifications developed by the NCB in consultation with the testing agency. The testing agency is responsible for proctoring the paper pencil exam, and administration of the computer-based exam at test centers throughout the US and worldwide.  \nSECTION I: ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND RULES FOR EXAMINATION  \nServices for Individuals with Disabilities  \nThe NRPA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act by ensur","cbCaigsmfPUaaDyK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigsmfPUaaDyK","pdf",1556912,"English","# Introduction\n## Welcome\n## Examination Development\n## About the Testing Agency\n# Section I: Administrative Policies and Rules for Examination\n## Services for Individuals with Disabilities\n## Services for English as a Second Language Candidates\n## Inclement Weather or Emergency\n## Age and Education Requirement\n## Reschedule of Examination\n## Exam Extension\n## Copyrighted Examination Questions\n## Release of Information\n## Following the Examination and Scoring Results\n## Appeals\n## Re-Examination\n## Scores Cancelled\n## Your Status as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector\n## Recertification\n## Certification Extension Policy\n## Statement of Non-Discrimination\n# Section II: Testing at a PSI Test Center\n# Section III: Study Guide\n## General Examination Preparation\n## Study Advice\n## Test-taking Advice\n## Exam Content Outline\n## Reference Materials\n## CPSI Table of Dimensions\n# Section IV: CPSI Code of Professional Conduct","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the CPSI Course and certification outcome?\",\"answer\":\"The CPSI Course is intended to enable certified individuals to identify hazards on public playground equipment, rank hazards by injury potential, and apply knowledge to remove hazards and establish an inspection system. 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