Safe Sitter Class

Additional Information

Bothwell Regional Health Center will hold a Safe Sitter babysitting education class from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17. The class will be in the Bothwell Education Center, 600 E. 14th Street in Sedalia.

The class is designed to educate adolescents to prepare them for babysitting. Curriculum was recently updated to include pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Students also learn about injury management and prevention, childcare essentials, behavior management, the business of babysitting and how to care for a choking child or infant. Course materials are designed for children ages 11 to 13. Participants must be at least 11 years old. Cost for the class is $35, which includes a messenger bag containing babysitting essentials.  Preregistration is required and can be done by calling 660-827-9138 or e-mailing classes@brhc.org. Printable registration forms are available online at www.brhc.org/brhc_education_safesitter. Registration and payment are due by July 10. Class size is limited so early registration is suggested.