Safe Sitter Course
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 12/30/2015
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Safe Sitter 6.5 hour course Split into 2 half days.
Tuesday 12/29/15 from 9am-12:30 pm AND
Wednesday 12/30/15 from 9am-12:30pm
The nationally-recognized program was developed by Indianapolis pediatrician Dr. Patricia Keener after a colleague’s toddler choked to death while in the care of an adult sitter who didn’t know what actions to take. Students who complete the Safe Sitter® program gain confidence and learn how, why and where injuries can happen so they can be prevented.
Safe Sitters learn:
- How, why and where injuries happen so they can prevent them
- How to decide the seriousness of an injury if it does happen
- How to get help if needed
- How to keep themselves safe when babysitting or at home alone
- How a child’s age affects how to care for them
- How to prevent problem behavior
- How to rescue a choking infant or child
- How to run a babysitting business
- How to be safe when online or using a cell phone
Students must be at least 11 years old by the day of the class.
Cost $55
GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY!
To graduate from the Safe Sitter® course and receive a completion card, students must pass a rigorous practical and written test that indicates their mastery of key concepts and life and safety skills.
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