Babysitter Training + Pediatric CPR/AED (Ages 11-16)

Prepare your teen to step confidently into real childcare responsibilities. This full-day, instructor-led Red Cross course combines Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid, giving young caregivers the essential skills to keep infants and children safe.

Through hands-on practice, interactive activities, and real-life scenarios, learners build strong readiness skills in:

Babysitting & Child Care Skills

• Holding, feeding, diapering, and comforting infants

• Caring for toddlers and young children through daily routines

• Ages, stages, and milestones

• Positive behavior guidance

• Choosing age-appropriate toys and activities

• How to stay calm, confident, and in control

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

• Staying safe inside and outside the home

• Preventing accidents and identifying hazards

• Preparing for emergencies and severe weather

• Understanding when to call 9-1-1

• Managing stress or feeling overwhelmed

• Internet, social media, and personal safety

Leadership & Professional Skills

• What it means to be a responsible babysitter

• Using the Decision-Making Model

• Interviewing families

• Understanding expectations and setting boundaries

• Presenting professionally to earn more opportunities

Pediatric CPR, AED, & First Aid

• Recognizing cardiac emergencies

• Performing CPR and using an AED on infants and children

• Choking emergencies

• Bleeding control & life-threatening emergencies

• Responding to sudden illnesses (asthma, allergic reactions, seizures, diabetic emergencies, etc.)

• Responding to injuries and environmental emergencies

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners receive:

• American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Certification (valid 10 years)

• American Red Cross Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid Certification (valid 2 years)

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Course Format

• Instructor-led (in person)

• Approx. 7 hours (including breaks)

• 12:1 maximum class ratio

• Monthly sessions, strategically scheduled during school days off

• Lunch included 

What’s Included

• Babysitter’s Training Participant eBook

• Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid eBook

• All required Red Cross course materials

• Hands-on skill practice with professional equipment

• Certificate issued electronically

• Optional Child Care App for continued learning