Submit the instructor application to the Community Health Services office for approval. Once the application is approved, candidates will be notified of class dates. This course is a pre-requisite to all American Red Cross instructor courses. An orientation to the Red Cross in addition to guidelines and policies is discussed. Instruction in appropriate teaching techniques and class formats are covered.
Students learn basic child care techniques such as diapering, feeding and burping an infant.
The course also includes babysitting responsibilities, first aid skills, rescue breathing and professionalism. Students need to bring a sack lunch for the day long class. Adult CPR, rescue breathing and choking procedures and First Aid. This course meets scout merit badge requirements. This course is only open to scout and youth group members and their leaders.