| Safesitters |
Taking care of young children is a big responsibility. For young adults ages 13 to 18, this one-day course covers a variety of topics including ethics and responsibilities, personal safety, emergency situation skills including basic first aid and choking, and how to provide quality child care. You may sign up for this course by contacting your local community center. The dates of upcoming classes are listed below.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Plan activities that are appropriate for children of different ages
Take appropriate measures to maintain a safe environment
Properly report emergencies
Learn basic first aid and choking skills
Safely respond to emergencies such as fire or earthquake
Develop basic business skills while establishing themselves as quality child care providers
Recognize and properly respond to inappropriate adult behaviors or suspected child abuse
Cupertino | Friday, June 27, 9:00am-5:30pm | ||
| Location: | $25 per student | |
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| 10185 N. Stelling Rd, Social Room | |
| Contact: | 408.777.3120 |
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Campbell | Wednesday, June 25, 9:00am-5:30pm | ||
| Location: | $25 per student | |
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| One West Campbell Avenue, Room Q-80 | |
| Contact: | 408.866.2105 |
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Los Gatos/Saratoga | Tuesday, June 17, 9:00am-5:30pm | ||
| Location: | $25 per student | |
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| 14700 Winchester Blvd (Across from Courtside Fitness Club) | |
| Contact: | Los Gatos: 408.354.8700 x221 or x225 |
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| Saratoga: 408.868.1248 or 408.868.1249 |
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Los Gatos/Saratoga | Thursday, June 19, 9:00am-5:30pm | ||
| Location: | $25 per student | |
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| 14700 Winchester Blvd (Across from Courtside Fitness Club) | |
| Contact: | Los Gatos: 408.354.8700 x221 or x225 |
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| Saratoga: 408.868.1248 or 408.868.1249 |
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Morgan Hill | Wednesday, July 2, 9:00am-5:30pm | ||
| Location: | $25 per student | |
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| 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill | |
| Contact: | 408.782.0008 |
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Safesitter classes are also taught by the following agencies:
The
Santa Clara Valley chapter of the American Red Cross
(http://www.scv-redcross.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=7567&orgkey=1485)
The
City of Fremont (click on Class Registration and Information)
(http://www.ci.fremont.ca.us/Recreation/ClassRegistrationAndInformation/default.htm)
Learning to diaper infants.
Learning how to properly swaddle infants.
Learning proper bottle feeding techniques.
Learning proper burping techniques.
Food preparation: how to cut pieces that won't cause choking.
Studying for the test.
Questions & answers.
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