Child and Babysitting Safety

Sending a teenager out in the world can be nerve-wracking — as much as leaving your children in the care of one!
The Child And Babysitting Safety course can help build peace of mind in everyone concerned, by giving teenagers a proven, effective way to care for children.

 

This course gives teenagers everything they need to know, from getting started, to dealing with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips. 

 

This course is geared towards teens and young adults interested in babysitting, starting a babysitting business, or who have responsibility for younger family members.

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There are no prerequisites, however CPR/AED and Basic First Aid certification is strongly recommended.

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Course Topics Include

• Babysitting as a business

• Safety and injury prevention guidelines and best practices

• Leadership strategies to build confidence when responding to conflict

• Tips on age-appropriate play

• How to build rapport and stay engaged with children

• Basic caregiving skills such as feeding, burping, diapering, and safe sleep practices

• Basic first aid for common incidents

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Course Length: 4 hours

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Upon successful completion of the CABS course, students receive an ASHI certification valid for 2 years.