Red Cross Babysitting Course
Prepare for your first job as a babysitter in a fun, interactive environment with other youth aged 11 to 15 years.   You will learn to: Think and act safely to prevent accidents Prevent injuries and use basic first aid skills Deal with emergency situations Care for, and entertain children of all ages Find babysitting work safely And more…
Cost	$63.00 + Tax
Course lenth	8 Hours
Materials Provided	Babysitter's manual and participation card
Pre-requisites	Minimum age: 11 years old
Recertification	The Canadian Red Cross recommends taking a first aid course every 3 years

Babysitting Course Outline (8 hours)
Introduction	Administration Red Cross
Getting started	The business of babysitting How to find work without putting yourself at risk Babysitter’s and Families’ Rights and Responsibilities
Caring for babies	Caring Getting along Safety
Caring for toddlers	Caring Getting along Safety
Caring for preschoolers	Caring Getting along Safety
Caring for school aged children	Caring Getting along Safety
Injury is no accident	Creating safe environments Accident prevention
How to handle emergencies and first aid	Calling 911 Basic first aid skills
Special considerations	Medical conditions Allergies
Written Test (Multiple Choice)
Closing / Administration	Review Evaluation Certificates

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