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
November 16 / 8am - 3pm
7/18

Babysitting Course
December 21 / 8am - 3pm
1/18

Babysitting Course
January 25 / 8am - 3pm
0/18

Babysitting Course (SCHOOLS/PRIVATE)
December 31 / 8am - 4pm
0/24

Babysitting Course(Pending)
December 31 / 8am - 3pm
4/24

Babysitting Course (SCHOOLS/PRIVATE)
December 31 / 8am - 4pm
0/24

Babysitting Course (SCHOOLS/PRIVATE)
December 31 / 8am - 4pm
0/24

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November 16
8am - 3pm
Babysitting Course
7/18

December 21
8am - 3pm
Babysitting Course
1/18

January 25
8am - 3pm
Babysitting Course
0/18

December 31
8am - 4pm
Babysitting Course (SCHOOLS/PRIVATE)
0/24

Why Students Choose Babysitting Course

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Anonymous
April, 2024
“I really liked the humor and "straightforwardness" of the course. The instructor made the dry material really exciting. It was a fantastic course that was super hands-on.”
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Anonymous
“I just wanted to say that the Second Chance CPR & First Aid training course is AMAZING!”
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Anonymous
“Very engaging and thorough. The instructor was outstanding - extremely lively, knowledgeable and inspired confidence. Also a good combination of book and practical training.”
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Anonymous
“I really enjoyed getting involved with other classmates to do the medical emergency scenarios. There wasn't anything i didn't like doing!”

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