Prerequisite: MINIMUM AGE OF 11 YEARS OLD.

The newly revised American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is an excellent opportunity to prepare young people for the many responsibilities associated with caring for infants and young children.

The purpose of this course is to provide individuals, ages 11–15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This course provides a range of injury prevention and safety skills as well as training in decision making, basic care, leadership and professionalism. It also includes essential first aid skills training to be used in the event of an emergency.

Babysitter’s Training is an interactive, multimedia, activity-based course carefully designed for youth and how they learn best. Each course participant receives a 176-page, full-color, content-rich Babysitter’s Training Handbook. This teen-friendly resource is filled with valuable, easy-to-use information, including everything from basic care and injury prevention steps to more than 30 first aid action plans.

Certification Requirements:

• Must be 11 years of age by the last scheduled date of the course
• Successfully complete all observable skills outlined in the course; and
• Participate in all required lesson activities

Certificate Issued and Validity Period:

Babysitter's Training - None

The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is an excellent opportunity to prepare young people for the many responsibilities associated with caring for infants and young children. There are many local organizations that offer this excellent course.