The American Red Cross, leaders in emergency training, offers a Babysitters' Training Course that teaches all of the skills needed to be a great babysitter. The interactive course teaches first aid and safety skills to prepare babysitters how to prevent and respond to emergencies.

In addition to first aid skills, the course also covers basic childcare topics like diapering, feeding, and discipline. Graduates receive a Babysitter's Handbook and First Aid & Safety Kit.

Class dates vary, so visit the website for current schedules and to register for a class.

Every member of the family can help in an emergency. Ripp's Rescue is on the road saving lives every day, teaching CPR and First Aid courses for kids ages ten and up and their families.

The team travels to North and Central Florida locations, providing in-house training in CPR and First Aid for healthcare providers, childcare providers, babysitters, family, and friends. The course includes a two-year CPR certification and three-year First Aid certification.

Safe Sitter is a program geared toward 11-to 13-year-olds that teaches babysitters how to handle emergencies, how to safely care for children, and ideas for activities that will help educate and entertain children in their care.

Safe Sitter courses are taught in numerous locations across Florida, including the Florida Hospital system, Wuesthoff Health System, and at Maitland Middle School. All locations and contact numbers are located on the website.

The site also serves as a resource for parents looking to hire a babysitter. Lists of frequently asked questions about what to look for in a sitter, as well as resources for parents whose children are considering becoming sitters are available.