Safety Courses

SittersPlace.com is proud to introduce another entrepreneurial mom in Sonoma County. Candice Mann has a wonderful company called The HealthSource at KidSake where they teach all kinds of safety courses for the general public, healthcare professionals, and employees such as childcare providers. We all know how important it is to have a sitter or childcare provider who is trained in the basics. But, we also think these courses are just as important for us parents. Parents, did you know that the courses are even cheaper if you do not need the official certification? Sitters, we hope that you consider getting as much training as possible and that you try to refresh your skills at least every couple years.

Here are some examples of the safety classes such as CPR, First Aid, and Babysitting Classes you can take. Please tell them that SittersPlace.com sent you!

• First Aid for Children and Adolescents - The new Family & Friends First Aid for Children program teaches how to manage illness and injuries in a child for the first few minutes until professional help arrives. This program covers such topics as preventing injuries, recognizing and treating basic first aid emergencies, and relief of choking in infants and children.

• Heartsaver First Aid - The Heartsaver First Aid Course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Course content includes General Principles, Medical Emergencies, and Injury Emergencies. Optional topics include CPR and AED, and Environmental Emergencies.

• Infant, Child, and Adult CPR - The Heartsaver CPR Course teaches CPR and relief of choking in adults and children, and infant CPR and relief of choking, and use of barrier devices for all ages.

• Teen Babysitting Class - In this two-day class you will learn how to set up your babysitting jobs like a business. Practice baby care with life-like dolls, learn how to diaper, bathe and dress infants. Learn infant and child CPR through the American Heart Association and basic first aid safety. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an American Heart Association CPR card valid for two years and a HealthSource at KidSake babysitting certificate to show to potential employers. Class includes a CPR barrier device, CPR and babysitting manuals and certificates. You may also purchase an Optional Teen Babysitter's Bag for $20. The bag includes a simple first aid kit, first aid support material (publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics) safe games to play with children, stickers and more.

• Daycare Provider Course - The HealthSource at KidSake is EMSA approved to provide mandatory training of licensed daycare providers and daycare provider candidates. The daycare provider course is a 15-hour EMSA approved training course for licensed daycare providers and daycare provider candidates in California. Manditory topics include Pediatric and Adult CPR, Pediatric First Aid, and Daycare Provider Health and Safety training. You must sign up for the full 15-hour course to become certified.

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