Babysitting Course

A course for 11-17 year olds. Learn babysitting basics and how to handle emergencies.

Apex Training Solutions
In Person
7 hours
 

Who’s the best babysitter on the block? Babysitters who take a course from Second Chance! We’ve trained thousands of students in our 20+ years, offering our Babysitting Course to schools and communities in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Babysitting is a great way to earn some extra money – but it’s also a huge responsibility! Everyone who takes care of younger children should take proper job training.

Length of Course: 7 Hours

Course Outline

  • The Business of Babysitting
  • Your Role
  • Family Expectations
  • Caring for Babies
  • Caring for Toddlers
  • Caring for Preschoolers
  • Caring for School-Aged Children
  • Creating Safe Environments
  • How to handle Emergencies and First Aid

Second Chance CPR & First Aid offers the Babysitting Course to anyone 11-17 years of age. The program involves a variety of hands-on activities and training discussions using realistic life-size training dolls (one per student for a realistic experience!). Other important skills include first aid for choking, burns and child safety, to name just a few. After successfully completing the Babysitting Course, participants receive a completion card.

Hey Babysitters: In this 7-hour session, you’ll learn some babysitting basics, what to expect of children of different ages and how to handle emergencies – all the information your parents will want you to know. We’ll also throw in tons of useful tidbits and suggestions that will make you the most popular babysitter on the block!

Group bookings are welcome any time. Please contact us to discuss setting up a course for your group!

Babysitting Course For St. Kateri Catholic Elementary School PRIVATE
May 22 / 12pm - 4pm
8/24

Babysitting Course
May 25 / 8am - 3pm
10/24

Babysitting Course For Tipaskan School PRIVATE
May 31 / 8am - 4pm
11/24

Babysitting Course For St. Dominic Elementary School PRIVATE
June 05 / 12pm - 3pm
0/24

Babysitting Course
June 22 / 8am - 3pm
0/24

Babysitting Course
July 27 / 8am - 3pm
0/24

Babysitting Course (SCHOOLS/PRIVATE)
December 31 / 9am - 5pm
0/24

Babysitting Course(Pending)
December 31 / 9am - 4pm
4/24

Babysitting Course (SCHOOLS/PRIVATE)
December 31 / 9am - 5pm
0/24

Babysitting Course (SCHOOLS/PRIVATE)
December 31 / 9am - 5pm
0/24

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May 22
12pm - 4pm
Babysitting Course For St. Kateri Catholic Elementary School PRIVATE
8/24

May 25
8am - 3pm
Babysitting Course
10/24

May 31
8am - 4pm
Babysitting Course For Tipaskan School PRIVATE
11/24

June 05
12pm - 3pm
Babysitting Course For St. Dominic Elementary School PRIVATE
0/24

Why Students Choose Babysitting Course

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Anonymous
“I have taken 2 courses and never really understood why CPR was done. The instructor explained what breaths and compressions actually do. I really appreciated this...Loved Jeopardy!”
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Anonymous
“Really liked the visual/hands on part of the course. Also very much appreciated the instructor's helpfulness, positive attitude and her knowledge.”
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Anonymous
“I liked the scenarios and the chance to practice ‘real life’ situations- it’s way more effective in solidifying the steps than just reading.”
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Anonymous
“Your practical, hands-on approach is really appreciated. Thank you so much for making this training interesting.”

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