Babysitter's Training

This very popular course gives 11- to 15 year-olds the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for infants and school-age children. Combining video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for the most complete learning experience, this course teaches participants to :

• Respond to emergencies and illnesses with first aid, rescue breathing and other appropriate care

• Make decisions under pressure

• Assess families' lifestyles and communicate with parents

• Understand stages of child development

• Recognize safety and hygiene issues

• Manage young children safely

• Feed, diaper and care for infants

First aid training is included.

Babysitter's Training Information Sheet

Babysitter's Training Poster

Babysitter's Training Instructor Information Sheet

Course Location Codes:

Springfield Office, 506 Cottage St., Springfield, MA  01104--SO

Northampton Office, 125 State St., Northampton, MA  01060--NHO

Advance registration is required for all classes.

First Aid for Children Today (FACT)

The FACT Critter Clan leads kids ages 5 to 8 through health promotion and injury prevention activities. Its environmental theme teaches safety in a non-threatening way. Topics include hygiene and health habits, first aid, personal safety and injury prevention.  No instructor required, leader kit available for $15.00.  Call Don May, Director of Health & Safety Services for information:  413-737-4306, ext. 1915.

Basic Aid Training (BAT)

Children ages 8 to 12 learn emergency response skills, rescue breathing, and ways to prevent and care for choking, wounds, nosebleeds, falls and animal bites. Includes responses for fire safety, poisoning, water accidents, substance abuse and more. Optional activities let you expand the 6-hour course to 12 hours.

Great for earning the Webelos Readyman or Junior Girl Scout First Aid Badges.  No instructor required, program can be led by adults or older youth certified in CPR and First Aid.  The leader book is $6.50; participant book is $1.50 each.  Call Don May, Director of Health & Safety Services for information:  413-737-4306, ext. 1915.

 Basic Aid Training Information Sheet

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