Offerings include Home Alone , for the younger children and basic aid and babysitting training for older kids. Topics discussed include safe handling of a house key, what to do if someone comes to the door and how to answer the phone. For more information, check out our Home Alone Safety Tips . This short course guides children through how to handle common childhood injuries and the importance of knowing safety and first aid. Topics include identifying an emergency, how to get help and what to do until help arrives.
Kids also practice emergency rescue breathing on training mannequins.
For the preteen wanting job training, Red Cross Babysitting teaches real life skills. Learn what every sitter needs to know and what every parent wants in a responsible babysitter. Training includes safety and safe play, basic care, first aid, leadership and professionalism. Greater Kansas City Chapter 211 W Armour Blvd. The American Red Cross .