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TYPE OF COURSE
Babysitting Course
Practical safety training for new babysitters and caregivers.
Prepare new babysitters to care for children safely, respond calmly to common emergencies and understand the basics of child supervision. This course is designed for new or young caregivers who need practical training in babysitting basics, pediatric First Aid and CPR, mealtime safety, diaper changing and toddler activities.
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Training Course Details
Group training is available for schools, churches, youth groups, community organizations, families and programs that want to help caregivers build confidence and responsibility.
Best For
New babysitters and caregivers, youth groups, schools, churches and community programs
Course Focus
Babysitting basics, child safety, pediatric BLS, First Aid and CPR, mealtime, diapering and toddler activities
Duration
5 to 6 hours
Certification
Participation Completion Card available upon successful completion
Training Format
Instructor-led group training with practical discussion and activities
Location
Onsite at your workplace or organization, or scheduled training location
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Babysitting Training for Real-World Care Situations
Babysitting requires more than watching children. New babysitters need to understand safety, routines, communication and what to do when something unexpected happens.
This course helps participants build practical caregiving skills they can use while supervising children at home, in family settings or during community programs. The goal is to help new caregivers feel more prepared, more responsible and more confident before supervising children.
This course combines three essential areas of childcare:
Babysitter responsibilities, supervision, communication and safe routines.
Basic emergency response, injury awareness and when to call for help.
Mealtime safety, diaper changing and toddler games.
Course Topics
Train with confidence. Respond with purpose.
Participants learn practical babysitting skills that support safer child care and better decision-making. Key learning areas may include:
- Babysitter basics
- Calling 911 and activating an emergency response plan
- Adult CPR
- AED use
- Choking response
- First aid basics
- Bleeding control
- Burns
- Sprains, strains and broken bones
- Shock
- Sudden illness
- Environmental emergencies
- Safe response until EMS arrives
- Recognizing a medical emergency
- Calling 911 and activating an emergency response plan
- Adult CPR
- AED use
- Choking response
- First aid basics
- Bleeding control
- Burns
- Sprains, strains and broken bones
- Shock
- Sudden illness
- Environmental emergencies
- Safe response until EMS arrives
Who this course is for
Designed for Non-Medical Responders and Workplace Teams
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This course is ideal for:
- Office and administrative teams
- Manufacturing and industrial employees
- School staff and teachers
- Childcare providers
- Coaches and athletic staff
- Camp and youth program leaders
- Church and nonprofit teams
- Fitness and recreation staff
- Security and facilities teams
- Parents, caregivers and community members
- Employees assigned to workplace emergency response roles
💡 This is not the best fit for healthcare professionals who need a BLS or Healthcare Provider CPR credential. Those participants should review the Healthcare Provider CPR Course instead. →
Trusted by Organizations Across Michigan
Organizations choose Heartbeat because safety training needs to be clear, reliable and easy to coordinate. Heartbeat has an outstanding track record serving businesses, churches, fire departments and private-sector organizations for their emergency medical training needs.
Our team provides hands-on instruction, practical guidance and dependable support that helps organizations keep employees, clients, students, congregations and communities safer.
Hands-On,
Instructor-Led Learning
This course is designed to be practical and interactive. Participants don’t just watch a presentation. They practice the skills they may need to use during an emergency. Training may include:
- Instructor demonstration
- Guided skills practice
- Real-world emergency scenarios
- CPR practice
- AED practice
- First aid discussion and application
- Skills checkoff, if required for certification
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Employer and Group Training Support for First Aid, CPR & AED
This course is well-suited for businesses and organizations that want a consistent emergency response baseline across their team. Common reasons organizations schedule this course:
New employee safety training
Certification renewals
Workplace emergency preparedness
School or childcare safety requirements
Team training for coaches, staff or volunteers
Internal emergency response planning
AED program support
Train Your Team Together
Group training also helps employers keep records organized and reduce the scheduling burden for individual employees.
Certification Details
Participants who successfully complete the required course components may receive an American Heart Association Course Completion Card.
AHA Course Completion Card
Upon successful completion, eligible participants receive an AHA Course Completion Card, valid for 2 years. This documentation can support employer, regulatory or workplace safety requirements when the course selected matches the participant’s required training.
Important note for employers:
Some workplaces have specific training requirements based on role, industry, licensing or internal safety policies. If you are scheduling for a team, Heartbeat can help confirm whether this course is the right fit or whether another course, such as Healthcare Provider CPR, Pediatric Basic Life Support or Bloodborne Pathogens Training, is more appropriate.
OUR SCHEDULING PROCESS
How Training Works
STEP 1
Choose your course
Select Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED if your team needs practical emergency response training for non-medical responders.
Submit your preferred date and time online or call to coordinate directly.
STEP 2
Request a date and time
STEP 3
Share class details
Provide your location, headcount, onsite contact and any room setup needs.
Our team will confirm the course format, timing, requirements and next steps.
STEP 4
Confirm the training plan
STEP 5
Complete training
Participants attend the course, complete the required skills and receive documentation when applicable.
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Related Courses & Safety Training Options
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Babysitting Course?
The Babysitting Course is typically 5 to 6 hours.
How much does the course cost?
Call Heartbeat for pricing. Pricing may vary based on group size, location, format and scheduling needs.
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for new babysitters, young caregivers, youth group participants, students and teens who want practical training before caring for children.
What does the course cover?
The course covers babysitter basics, basic First Aid and CPR, mealtime do's and don'ts, changing diapers and toddler games.
Does this course include CPR?
Yes, the course includes basic First Aid and CPR content. If a participant or organization needs a specific CPR certification card, contact Heartbeat before scheduling to confirm the right course.
Can Heartbeat teach this course for a group?
Yes. Group training may be available for schools, churches, youth groups, community programs and family education events.
Is this course only for teens?
No. The course is a strong fit for new babysitters and young caregivers, but it may also be useful for older participants who want practical child care safety training.
Do participants receive documentation?
Participants may receive completion documentation or a participation record depending on the training format and organization needs.
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