Children entering sixth through eighth grade can learn childcare safety during several Safe Sitter® classes scheduled Aug. 18 & 22 from 8: 00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Tomah Health, 501 Gopher Dr., Tomah.
“The Safe Sitter® class is a highly respected course that provides aspiring childcare sitters with the knowledge and skills they need to set parents at ease and help out families that need a responsible sitter,” said Tomah Health professional development specialist Shayla Furlano. “The class is also a fun and hands-on experience for pre-teens and teens to learn how to safely and responsibly care for infants and children.” She said the instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.
Indianapolis pediatrician Dr. Patricia Keener developed the nationally recognized program after a colleague’s toddler choked to death while in the care of an adult sitter. More than 600,000 graduates have completed the course in hundreds of cities across the country.
Students will learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies, plus first aid and rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR. The classes will also highlight childcare skills to manage behavior and the stages of child development, as well as diapering. The classes will also cover how to screen childcare jobs, discuss fees, and greet parents that will set students up for success.
The cost of the class is $30 and includes the class handbook and lunch. Registration is available online at www.tomahhealth.org/events/safesitter. Registration is due one week before the event.
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