Road Safety Professional 1
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Those achieving Level 1 certification will have demonstrated proficiency in the foundations of road safety principles. The exam is for a broad audience of professionals who in the performance of their work make decisions or take actions that potentially impact the safety of the traveling public. This includes those in the engineering, motor vehicle, behavioral, law enforcement, and emergency response communities.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
$100
Format
Online
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply road safety principles to professional decision-making in engineering, law enforcement, or emergency response settings.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret traffic safety data and crash statistics to inform professional actions affecting the traveling public.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle safety standards and regulations applicable to professional practice in road safety.Developing
- KnowledgeDistinguish between effective and ineffective road safety countermeasures using evidence-based road safety practices.Developing
- MindsetEngage with multidisciplinary road safety perspectives across engineering, behavioral, enforcement, and emergency response communities.Developing
- KnowledgeDescribe foundational road safety principles and frameworks across engineering, behavioral, and enforcement domains.Emerging
- KnowledgeIdentify factors contributing to roadway crashes and injuries using established road safety analysis methods.Emerging
- KnowledgeExplain the relationship between road design, vehicle factors, and human behavior in the context of traffic safety management.Emerging
- KnowledgeClassify road safety interventions by their target areas including infrastructure, enforcement, education, and emergency response.Emerging
- MindsetRecognize the professional responsibility for public safety when making decisions that impact the traveling public.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Define road safety using evidence-based literature and established frameworks including the Highway Safety Manual and Road Safety Fundamentals
- Describe crash contributing factors including frequency, severity, and interaction effects across multiple disciplines
- Identify road user characteristics including behavior, vulnerability, perception, and error propensity as they relate to road safety
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary partners across organizations to improve road safety outcomes
- Apply road safety management approaches including the Safe System Approach, Haddon's Matrix, and Vision Zero
- Collect and manage safety data from multiple sources to support road safety programs and investments
Occupations this program prepares you for
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists19-5011.00
- Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation53-6051.07
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other53-1049.00
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers11-3071.00
- Highway Maintenance Workers47-4051.00
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors17-2111.00
Detailed information about this program
To be certified as a Road Safety Professional®, Level 1, you must meet all of the following requirements: New Requirements Effective November 21, 2024 are: 1. Have an accredited bachelor's degree as well as a minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in transportation, highway safety or public health; or have a minimum of four (4) years of professional work experience in transportation, highway safety, or public health. 2. Take and attain a passing score on the Road Safety Professional® (RSP), Level 1 exam as administered by the Transportation Professional Certification Board (TPCB); and 3. Have paid the application/examination fee and the three-year certification fee. 4. After initial certification, have met the renewal requirements for the RSP Level 1 certification.
What you need to earn this credential
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