Monday, April 20, 2009

Red Cross Babysitter Training


The Greater Salt Lake Area Chapter of the American Red Cross encourages all babysitters to take the Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course. Youth ages 11-15 are invited to take the class. Red Cross safety experts teach babysitters first aid, choking, and other safety skills. Having a Red Cross Babysitter’s Training certification is also a great way for kids to market themselves for babysitting jobs. The course offers the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for infants and school-aged children. The cost is $35 and the class runs 6 hours and 45 minutes.

This course includes a participant handbook, CD-ROM, activities, hands-on training and group discussion on the following topics:

  • Responding to emergencies and illnesses with first aid, rescue breathing and other appropriate care
  • Managing young children
  • Making decisions under pressure
  • Recognizing safety and hygiene issues
  • Feeding, changing diapers and other care for infants
  • Communicating with parents to learn household rules

For more info call 801-323-7014 or visit www.utahredcross.org or go right to this link for the class description and the schedule: http://tinyurl.com/gslac-babysitter

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