Q'STRAINT National Training Seminar
The Training is Free.
The Knowledge is Priceless.
The industry’s most celebrated training event, the National Training Seminar (NTS) is a FREE two-day workshop hosted at our corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
This exclusive experience is available to a select group of transportation professionals each year that are committed to advancing safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
A Training Solution for:
Designed for industry leaders who can implement what they learn, this seminar empowers attendees to drive meaningful safety, operational, and policy improvements within their organizations.
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is ideal for professionals who influence safety standards and operational practices within their companies, including:
Transportation Directors and Supervisors, Safety Trainers, DOT and DOE Administrators, Occupational and Physical Therapists, Specification Writers, and Q’STRAINT / SURE-LOK DealersHow Many Attendees?
Each year, we host approximately 20–40 attendees. Spots are limited and fill quickly. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hands-On Training from Industry Experts
Our training mission is to provide customers with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to expertly operate Q'STRAINT's wheelchair passenger securement systems.
What Can I Expect?
This seminar is a master class that delivers a comprehensive, hands-on experience covering key aspects of wheelchair transportation, including:
- Industry standards and regulations
- Liability and risk management
- Securement equipment and innovations
- Procurement and specification development
- Troubleshooting complex mobility devices
- Policies and best practices
The focus is on practical application—equipping attendees to solve real-world challenges and to implement policy changes and best practices that have the potential to transform their organization’s transportation procedures.
What Can I Learn?
- Tour our facility, meet the Q'STRAINT family, and see how our products are made
- Learn about the inspection and maintenance of wheelchair securement systems
- Explore best practices to improve safety and reduce liability
- Understand the standards and regulations governing securement systems
- Gain practical guidance for writing securement specifications
- Collaborate and exchange insights with industry peers
What is the Cost?
There is NO COST to attend the National Training Seminar.
Q’STRAINT and SURE-LOK cover select expenses during the training. Please review the sections below for details on what is included and what is not.
What Expenses Are Included?
Q’STRAINT and SURE-LOK will fully cover the following expenses during the two designated training dates:
- Hotel room for 2 nights
- Lunch & Breakfast for 2 days
- Evening reception and dinner after the first full day of training
What Expense Are Not Included?
Attendees are responsible for:
- Airfare to and from Fort Lauderdale
- Ground transportation to and from the airport
- Meals not explicitly included
- Personal incidentals during your stay
Who Should Attend?
The seminar is geared towards those able to effect change and influence practices within their organizations. We recommend attendees fit one of the following roles:
- Specification Writers
- DOT and DOE Administrators
- Transportation Leaders such as Directors and Supervisors
- Safety Trainers
- Q'STRAINT / SURE-LOK Dealers
How Do I Register?
Registration dates are announced on this site, as well as through Q’STRAINT’s social media and communication channels.
Once registration opens, it typically remains available for approximately 30 days. Priority is given to organizations that:
- Have not attended within the past 5 years
- Serve a large ridership base
- Demonstrate a commitment to improving securement practices and passenger safety
Note: Space is limited, and registrations fill quickly.