Babysitting Course
THIS COURSE OFFERS BASIC FIRST AID AND CAREGIVING SKILLS FOR YOUTH 11–15 YEARS OLD.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11–15 years old. Participants learn how to care for younger children in various age groups and prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the training to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective parents.
HELP YOUR CHILD BUILD VALUABLE SKILLS FOR A LIFETIME.
AS A TRAINED BABYSITTER, YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN:
Basic skills to care for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children
How to care for their siblings when home alone
How to create a safe environment, and deal with phone calls and unexpected visitors
How to react confidently in case of an emergency, such as choking, bleeding, poisoning, or burns
How to cope with common problems, such as tantrums and crying
Games and activities to keep kids of all ages entertained
How to manage a babysitting business, including creating a resume and a business card, and asking the right questions before accepting a babysitting job
COMPLETION:
100% attendance
skills demonstration
75% minimum passing grade on written exam
PREREQUISITE:
Min. 11 years of age
COURSE CONTENT:
Business of babysitting
Caring for babies
Caring for toddlers
Caring for preschoolers
Caring for school-aged children
Creating safe environments
How to handle emergencies and first aid
