Our agency provides up to four Safe Sitter® courses each summer. Each class is a one day course taught in our community conference room and is typically held from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a $35.00 registration fee. Participants are asked to bring their lunch and MUST sign up for these classes in advance as they fill quickly. Dates for scheduled courses will be posted below, and we will also create facebook events for these courses. For more information please call our office.
Safe Sitter® Course Description:
Safe Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice CPR and choking rescue!
Safe Sitter® Course Content:
- Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
- Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
- First Aid & Rescue Skills: Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
- Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.
SAFE SITTER REGISTRATION:
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL COURSES. Call 573-324-2111 to register or use the online form below. Choose your class date below and your payment option; you may pay directly online in advance, or you may pay with cash or check the day of the course. It is highly encouraged to register early, and registration must be done no less than one week prior to the course date.
PLEASE COMPLETE THESE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO CLASS. They can be turned in the day of your scheduled class or emailed to kgamm@pikecountyhealth.org
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
- The fee for this course is $35.00.
- Payment is not required to book online. Please note that transaction service fees are applied to all online transactions.
Our agency provides at least two of these classes each summer. Each class is a 90 minute course taught in our community conference room and is typically held on Saturday mornings with a $15.00 registration fee. Participants MUST sign up for these classes in advance as they fill quickly. Dates for scheduled courses will be posted below, and we will also create facebook events for these courses. For more information please call our office.
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® Class Description:
Safe@Home by Safe Sitter® is a program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. It is a 90-minute program that teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
SAFE @ HOME REGISTRATION:
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL COURSES. Call 573-324-2111 to register or use the online form below. Choose your class date below and your payment option; you may pay directly online in advance, or you may pay with cash or check the day of the course. It is highly encouraged to register early, and registration must be done no less than one week prior to the course date.
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
- The fee for this course is $15.00.
- Payment is not required to book online. Please note that transaction service fees are applied to all online transactions.
Other Resources:
Is the class you want booked up?
Fill out our online wait list form here and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.