Safe Sitter Class

Parents, would your babysitter know what to do if your child began to choke?

Injuries are a part of childhood, but many avoidable and unintentional deaths can be prevented. The Safe Sitter® program has helped over 600,000 young teens across the country learn basic lifesaving and safety techniques. The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is proud to offer Safe Sitter® to our community, taught by our Public Educator, Courtney Thompson and Community Volunteer, Kim Drangstveit. This medically-accurate course helps young teens in grades 6 through 8 feel more confident in their ability to care for younger children. It can even help them feel more comfortable staying home alone. As a parent, you’ll feel more secure having a Safe Sitter® in your home. The Safe Sitter® program may save someone you love.

There are no refunds. You will be allowed a one-time move to another future class.

In this course, students will learn:

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 and CPR: Learning skills such as choking rescue is often students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. Students will also learn the basics of CPR.

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.

What we will cover in the class.

• Indoor Safety
• Outdoor Safety
• Online Safety
• Personal Safety
• Handling Emergencies
• Injury Prevention
• First Aid and Injury Management
• Choking Rescue
• CPR
• Child Development
• Child Care Duties
• Behavior Management
• Job Screening
• Setting a Wage
• Canceling Jobs
• Meeting Employers

Students, please print and complete both the registration form and student contract below and bring it to class.

Parents/Guardians, please read through the parent/guardian letter attached and save a copy for your records.

Host or Publisher Central Pierce Fire & Rescue