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Safe Sitter

Holy Redeemer Child Care Center

Safe Sitter is an instructional series that teaches sitters how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. All medical information is taught by a certified professional. During the course, students get hands on practice in basic life saving techniques so that they are prepared to act in a crisis. Students learn thru discussion, practice, and role play topics including: practical child care techniques, safety precautions, rescue breathing and care of a choking inf/child, recognizing emergencies, calling for emergency help and managing common problems behaviors To successfully complete the Safe Sitter program, the sitters must pass a practical and written test to demonstrate they have mastered the concepts and have the skills necessary to handle an emergency. This is a two part Safe Sitter course for boys and girls, ages 11-13.



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