Red Cross Babysitting Course - Virtual - Canada
Canadian Red Cross Babysitting training includes basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11–15 years old. In this certification course, participants learn how to care for young children and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. They also learn how to promote themselves safely as a babysitter to prospective parents. This virtual training course takes place in an instructor-led Zoom class.
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Red Cross Babysitting Course – Virtual Classroom – Canada – October 14, 2023 | Virtual Classroom |
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Red Cross Babysitting Course – Virtual Classroom – Canada – October 28, 2023 | Virtual Classroom |
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Red Cross Babysitting Course – Virtual Classroom – Canada – November 18, 2023 | Virtual Classroom |
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Red Cross Babysitting Course – Virtual Classroom – Canada – December 2, 2023 | Virtual Classroom |
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Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Training
Intro to Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Training
Canadian Red Cross Babysitting training offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. On this certification course, participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course also teaches youth the skills to promote themselves safely as babysitters to prospective families.
Course fee
$60 per person.
Registration
Click the Register link next to the course date in the course schedule.
Course Duration and Timing
The class is 7 hours long including several breaks. All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST) and take place on the days and times noted in the schedule table above.
Attendance
Students must check in to their class on time. Classes will start at the time advertised -(Pacific Standard Time). There will be no make-up sessions for missed classes.
Waitlist
If the class you'd like to register your child for is sold out, please contact us and ask to be added to our waitlist and/or register for the next available class.
Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Training for Private Groups
To schedule Canadian Red Cross Babysitting training for groups of 12 or more, click here: Private Group Training.
Instructor
To teach a Canadian Red Cross Babysitting class, the instructor must be a certified Canadian Red Cross Youth Leader.
Prerequisite
Minimum 11 years of age (or completion of Grade 5). The recommended age range is 11-15 years.
Supervision
The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course is delivered in an instructor-led virtual classroom (using Zoom). For virtual classes, the following is required:
An adult must be on-site with the learner. They do not need to be present on-screen but must be available in the space to help if needed.
Learners must have their video and audio on for the duration of the session so the instructor can see if they leave the room or are distracted.
Computer Access
Participants will need access to a computer or tablet with reliable internet access, webcam, speakers, and a microphone. We use the Zoom platform for our virtual classes.
We will email you a link to access the class a few days before the start date. You do not need to register for a Zoom account to participate in the class.
Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Training - Course Content
- How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
- How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviours
- Information on children’s developmental stages and specific strategies for each stage
- How to feed, diaper, dress and play with children and babies
- How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviours
- First aid skills
- The business of babysitting
Participant Materials
- We will mail a copy of the Red Cross Babysitter’s book to participants before the class. Participants can also access the ebook if required.
- Participants are required to have some household items on hand as props during the virtual class. A list of items and further details will be provided in the confirmation email.
- Participants will receive a Red Cross Babysitting course completion certificate in the mail soon after the course.
Safe + Sound Terms & Conditions
You can find information about certification, transfers and cancellations here:
Red Cross Babysitting Course Schedule and Registration
Course fee
$70 per person.
Registration
Click the Register link next to the course dates below. Registration will close a week before the class date in order to allow for the Babysitting packages (includes manual, paperwork & supplies) to be mailed to participants.
Course Duration and Timing
All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST) and take place on the days and times noted in the schedule table below. The class is 7 hours long including several breaks.
Attendance
Participants must attend all sessions. There will be no make-up sessions for missed classes. Students must check in to their class on time. Classes will start at the time advertised. (Pacific Standard Time)
Waitlist
If the class you'd like to register your child for is sold out, please contact us and ask to be added to our waitlist and/or register for the next available class.
Private Group Training
To schedule private training for groups of 12 or more, click here: Private Group Training.
NOTE: Registration will close a week before the class date in order to allow for the Babysitting packages (includes manual, paperwork & supplies) to be mailed to participants.
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Emergency First Aid & CPR C Blended – September 30, 2023 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Emergency First Aid & CPR C Blended – October 13, 2023 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Emergency First Aid & CPR C Blended – October 21, 2023 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Emergency First Aid & CPR C Blended – October 27, 2023 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Emergency First Aid & CPR C Blended – November 4, 2023 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Emergency First Aid & CPR C Blended – November 17, 2023 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Emergency First Aid & CPR C Blended – November 25, 2023 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Emergency First Aid & CPR C Blended – December 1, 2023 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Emergency First Aid & CPR C Blended – December 9, 2023 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Emergency First Aid & CPR C Blended – December 15, 2023 | 1160 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, BC |
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Frequently asked questions about Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Training
For general questions about certifications, payments, etc. See our comprehensive FAQ page.
- Doll or stuffed animal (to practice baby care - holding, carrying, burping, feeding, comforting etc.
- Diaper or home made improvised diaper (to practice changing a baby's diaper)
- Triangular bandage or clean tea towel (to practice bandaging life-threatening external bleeding.
- Pair of disposable gloves or any gloves available in the home (to practice safe glove removal.
- Thick marker pen or something that looks similar (to practice using an EpiPen)
- Pen and paper for note taking
- Water bottle
- How to look after babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
- Care for himself/herself and siblings when home alone.
- Create a safe environment, and deal with phone calls and unexpected visitors.
- React confidently in case of an emergency, such as choking, bleeding, poisoning or burns.
- Cope with common problems, such as tantrums and crying.
- Play games and organize activities to keep kids of all ages entertained.
- Manage a babysitting business. This includes creating a resume and a business card and asking the right questions before accepting a babysitting job.
- Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911)
- Glove removal
- Recovery position
- Conscious choking (adult/child/baby/alone)
- CPR (baby/child)
- Illness
- Asthma (includes use of inhaler and spacer)
- Anaphylaxis (includes use of EpiPen)
- Poisoning
- Insect stings
- Wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises
- Life-threatening bleeding, burns)
- Head, neck and back injuries
- Broken bones
- Seizures