This 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
Communicate with parents to learn household rules
Recognize safety and hygiene issues
Manage young children
Feed, diaper and care for infants
Start their babysitting business

Course length: 6 1/2 for core course; program offers a variety of additional topics that can be included in the training.