Babysitting Course

This Babysitting First Aid course teaches youth aged 11-15 essential caregiving and first aid skills. Participants learn to care for children of all ages, handle emergencies, and promote themselves to families. Key topics include leadership, decision-making, managing behaviors, and creating safe environments. Youth will gain the confidence and skills needed to be responsible babysitters.

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Course Features:

  • Tailored for youth aged 11 to 15 years

  • Approved by the Canadian Red Cross

  • Learn from passionate and experienced youth leaders

  • In-person only

  • Certification and take-home materials upon completion

Delivery options & course duration

Classroom-based (1 day)

This course provides an interactive classroom experience; you'll move from theory to hands-on practice under the supervision of a dynamic, engaging first-aid instructor. You will also get to participate in our group discussions and role-playing real-life scenario simulations and a chance to gain hands-on practice with first aid equipment.

Duration: A total of 7 to 8 hours in class

More about the Course Content

    • Emergency Procedures: Check, Call, Care

    • Injury Management: Wound care, treating cuts and scrapes, burn care

    • Respiratory Emergencies: Handling choking incidents for infants and children

    • CPR Basics: Introduction to CPR techniques for babies and children

    • Allergy and Asthma Responses: Using EpiPens and inhalers effectively

    • Understanding Child Development: Caring for different age groups

    • Safety First: Creating and maintaining safe environments

    • Activity Planning: Age-appropriate games and educational activities

    • Effective Communication: Interacting with children and parents

    • Building Your Business: Marketing yourself as a reliable babysitter

    • Ethical Conduct: Maintaining professionalism and confidentiality

    • Decision-Making Skills: Critical thinking in unexpected situations

    • Home Safety: Fire prevention and emergency exits

    • Accident Prevention: Identifying and mitigating potential hazards

    • Health Emergencies: Recognizing signs of common illnesses

Take-Home Materials

    • Comprehensive guide covering all course topics

    • Includes checklists and safety tips

    • Official Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Certificate upon completion

    • Sample business cards

    • Emergency contact forms

    • Activity planning sheets

Just a few of our 5-Star Google Reviews:

  • Did my First Aid Instructor Course with Kirk - was amazing - he guided us very well through the course with knowledge and made the learning experience interactive and great, giving us the tools and confidence needed. Highly recommend him for any course they offer. Will be taking more courses with him to further my knowledge.

    — Richard D., Whitby

  • Kirk was a lovely instructor to have! His lessons were incredibly informative and engaging, mixing in real world examples and experiences of his own and of his students into our discussion. It was a very safe environment for everyone to learn and engage in, and I'm really glad I took this course. Thank you Kirk!

    — Katelyn C., Markham

  • Took my first SFA class with Kirk today. I did not expect the class to be this fun! The instructor was very interactive, funny, and respectful towards everyone.

    — Sushmita S., Scarborough

Upcoming Courses

We typically run this course on PA Days, weekends, March Break, or other holidays.