SafeSitter Babysitting Classes To Be Offered In Cartersville

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- Do you know a girl or boy in grades 6-8, ages 11-14, who would like to become certified in babysitting? Registration is underway for the April SafeSitter class.

The Cartersville Medical Center is offering SafeSitter Babysitting Certification Course Saturday, April 27. Space is limited and the class is taught by two certified instructors. The cost is $40 per participant and includes lunch, a student workbook/manual and a SafeSitter cinch bag.

To register, call MedLine at 1-800-242-5662 or register online here.

The Safe Sitter curriculum is designed exclusively for young teens in grades 6 – 8, and covers the following areas: safety skills, child care skills, first aid & rescue skills, and life & business skills. Safe Sitter courses are instructor-led and interactive, with hands-on demonstrations and skills practice using soft-bodied dolls and medical manikins.

Course content includes:

Safety Skills: Indoor safety, outdoor safety, online safety, and personal safety.

Child Care Skills: Child development, child care routines (including diapering practice), and behavior management.

First Aid & Rescue Skills: Injury prevention, injury management, choking rescue and CPR.

Life & Business Skills: Screening jobs, setting fees, and greeting employers.