The BLAST! (Babysitter Lesson and Safety Training) course is designed for young adults ages 11 and older who are potential & new babysitters, their parents and for parents who are considering hiring a babysitter. It is also is the perfect training for mother’s helpers, young people who may be home alone, and scout troops.
The BLAST! program is designed to be fun, exciting and interactive while providing babysitters all the tools necessary to be effective and dynamic babysitters. The class provides extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety, and the fundamentals of childcare. Course fee includes a full color easy to follow booklet and babysitting certificate
Topics Covered:
Getting Started
Are You Ready to Care for Children?
Sitter Qualities
Be Prepared to Answer Questions
Be a Good Guest!
As They Grow: Ages and Stages
Safety First
Before Saying “Yes” to a Job
A Few Important Points
When a Stranger Calls
House Rules and Routines
Safety Rules
Fire
Sitter Basics
Diapering
Bottle Feeding
Burping a Baby
Spoon-Feeding Baby/Toddler
Crying
Preparing for Bed
Behavioral Problems
Discipline
Sitter Checklist
First Aid Kit/Supplies
Kid Fun
Games and Songs
Sitter’s Busy Bag
First Aid: What to Do for an Injured or Sick Child
What is not an Emergency?
What is an Emergency?
Calling 911 for Help
Rescue Breathing and CPR: Child (ages 1-8 years)
Choking: Child (ages 1-8 years)
Rescue Breathing and CPR: Infant (less than 1 year old)
Choking: Infant (less than 1 year old)
Bleeding and Shock
Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
Breathing Difficulty
Burns
Diabetic Emergencies
Diarrhea
Dog Bite
Electrocution
Eye Injuries
Fever
Head Injuries
Insect Stings
Nosebleed
Poisoning
Seizures/Convulsions
Tooth Knocked Out
Vomiting
Course Length:
2 - 2.5 hours; class size limited to 12 per session.
Certification:
American Academy of Pediatrics Certificate of BLAST course completion.
