Samaritan Training Agency, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada

Canadian Red Cross - Baby Sitting Course

The revised Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course, is updated for today's youth with the knowledge that emergencies sometimes do happen, even to the best babysitters. The Babysitting Course teaches youth how to handle emergencies with confidence by providing the basic first aid skills for such common problems as:

Choking
Sprains and Strains
Bleeding
Poisoning
Burns
Fire emergency

For many young adolescents, babysitting is their first job, and the Red Cross can help them become real "pros"! They learn valuable tips for managing their business, as well as:

Important child care skills
Safety tips for children of all ages
How to cope with common problems, like tantrums and crying
What to do if anything makes the babysitter uncomfortable
Some great games and other ideas for having fun with the kids while babysitting
How to make the children's environment safe and enjoyable
What are the respective rights and responsibilities of the babysitter and the family hiring one

Course Materials: Baby Sitters Manual, Certification Card
Time: 7 hours (9:00am - 4:30pm)
Price: $60 + GST (Price includes course materials and is subject to change).
Classes are limited to 18 students.
Certification is valid upon successful completion of course.

2007 Dates

January 4