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Babysitter Training Course (HSSCAR201)

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

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- Communicate with parents to learn household rules

- Recognize safety and hygiene issues

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- Manage young children

- Feed, diaper, and care for infants

- Start their babysitting business 

Remember to bring a snack lunch.

Certificates: Babysitter Training (no expiration date)

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