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

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