*Parents MUST register in advance to save their child(ren)’s spot!*

Session 1: Mon. November 13th 2023 6-8pm &
Session 2: Mon. November 20th 2023 6-8pm

Note: Participants must attend both sessions for completion certificate

COURSE DETAILS: BLAST is an Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) program designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The seminar includes: Are You Ready to Care for Children?, As They Grow: Ages & Stages, Before Saying “Yes” to a Job, interviewing techniques, and house safety rules and family routines. Of course also included are Babysitting/Childcare Basics; diapering, bottle and spoon feeding, burping a baby, preparing for bed, and lessons on crying, behavior problems, and appropriate discipline. Each participant will also get comprehensive training and practice in Basic Pediatric First Aid, Infant/Child CPR, and choking relief techniques so they can feel comfortable and confident if ever faced with a real-life emergency while babysitting, or anytime!

INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Gehringer McDole is an active Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of 15 years, an EMS Educator, an American Heart Association (AHA) Instructor and Training Site Coordinator, a former 911 Dispatcher, and is the Founding Director and Lead Instructor for Precious Minutes CPR and Safety Training. Amanda is a mother of three (ages 12, 9, and 3), with extensive babysitting and childcare experience.