Safe Sitter Babysitting Training Class

Cullman Regional offers a one-day babysitting certification class for boys and girls ages 11-14. This course prepares your children to become responsible, safe sitters when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR. The class supplies each student with a Safe Sitter Information & Supply Kit. Lunch and snacks are provided.

Skills acquired during class include:

• Safety Skills: prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies
• Life & Business Skills: ability to screen jobs, discuss fees and greet employers
• First Aid & Rescue Skills: learn skills such as choking rescue and CPR
• Child Care Skills: learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care

The Safe Sitter certification class will be held at Cullman Regional on June 21st or July 17th. The cost is $50 for children of Healthy Life members and $75 for others. For more information or to register for one of the classes, visit www.cullmanregional.com or call 256-735-5600.