Babysitter's Training
This course provides youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe; help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.

Topics include

  • Recognizing emergencies and applying the emergency action steps
  • The importance of play for children's growth and development
  • Assessing babysitting skills, finding work, interviewing and professional behavior
  • Preventing common injuries and illness
  • Safe techniques for feeding, diapering and caring for infants
Prerequisite: Students must be 11 years old by the last day of class.

Course Dates and Times
Date Time Location
July 24, 2010 ENROLLMENT CLOSED ARC-Main
August 11, 2010 ENROLLMENT CLOSED ARC-Main
September 11, 2010 9 AM - 4 PM ARC-Main
October 23, 2010 9 AM - 4 PM ARC-Main
November 13, 2010 9 AM - 4 PM ARC-Main

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Fee: $50

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This event is sponsored by American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

For more information, contact American Red Cross at (610) 865-4400, ext. 247 or GLVPT@usa.redcross.org.

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