Babysitter's Training
Parent Quick Facts
- Age Group Ages 11 – 16
- Sessions 3 Upcoming
- Fee $90
- Spots Open 7
- Phone 707-257-9529
About This Camp & Activity
This blended learning course includes six engaging, self-paced modules with videos and practical tools to reinforce key skills. Upon successful completion, students receive a printable certificate of completion valid for two years. The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course prepares youth ages 11-16 to care for children and infants safely and confidently. It includes hands-on activities videos and discussions to develop essential real-life readiness babysitting skills. The course covers feeding diapering picking up and holding children safety and emergency response. We want to prepare participants well for emergencies but CPR can be physically demanding and participants should ideally weigh at least 85-90 pounds to participate in this portion of the course. Successful completion awards a 10-year Babysitter’s Training certificate and a 2-year Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certificate. The course includes information on:• How to care for infants and children• What to do in an emergency and how to stay safe• Choosing activities that are age appropriate• Recognizing, understanding and handling certain behaviors• Starting your babysitting business