Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)

> boys & girls, ages 11+

This American Safety & Health Institute training program is designed to engage and inform the aspiring babysitter. It gives 11 - 14-year-old boys and girls everything they need to know, from getting started to dealing with parents and children to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips.

Course highlights include:

• Fundamental information about babysitting & creating your business.
• Leadership: You’re in charge, but not the parent.
• Basic Caregiving Skills: Feeding, diapering, holding, safe sleep practices
• Play Time: Keeping children entertained and active. 
• Safety and Injury Prevention: Phone safety, SIDs awareness, environmental, weather, and preventable hazards.
• First Aid/CPR: Recognizing an emergency, caring for an ill or injured victim, wounds & burn care, choking & CPR.
• Students should bring a pen, notebook, and a beverage to class.

Shelly Nahan

Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to follow a series of directions, verbally communicate with peers and instructors, and collaborate with their peers.