Babysitter Training Course

This 6 ½ hour American Red Cross course gives youth ages 11 to 15 years old the knowledge and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. Combining video, activities, hands-on skills training, and discussion for a complete learning experience, Babysitter’s Training teaches youth how to:

- Respond to emergencies and illnesses with first aid, rescue breathing, and other appropriate care

- Make decisions under pressure

- Communicate with parents to learn household rules

- Recognize safety and hygiene issues
- Manage young children

- Feed, diaper, and care for infants

- Start their babysitting business

Remember to bring a snack lunch.

Course length: 6 1/2 for core course; program offers a variety of additional topics that can be included in the training.

Certificates: Babysitter Training (no expiration date)

Fee: $85