ABOUT THE COURSE

Offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.

COURSE LENGTH

7 hours in-class or online.

PREREQUISITE

Ages 11-15 (or completion of grade 5)

COURSE COST

$75 + GST.

COURSE TOPICS

• How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership

• How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviours

• Information on children’s developmental stages and specific strategies for each stage

• How to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies

• How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations,

make safe choices and promote safe behaviours

• First aid skills

• The business of babysitting

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