The Health and Safety Institute Training ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) training program is intended primarily for teenagers and others who are planning to provide babysitting services for young children and infants. The program includes instruction on the business of babysitting, proper supervision, basic caregiving skills, and guidelines on how to recognize and handle problems that may occur.

There are no prerequisites for taking the CABS program, but additional training in CPR, AED, and first aid is highly recommended and can be added to this course.

We are offering both CPR and First Aid As Additional Options: See Below

Option 1:  CABS Only (1 CERTIFICATION): E-Learning Online Course Time: Approx. 1-1/2 Hours Total; In Person 90 Minutes

Option 2:  CABS Plus CPR (2 CERTIFICATIONS): E-Learning Online Course Time: Approx. 4 hours Total;  In-Person: 2-3 hours

Option 3:  CABS PLUS CPR & FIRST AID (3 CERTIFICATIONS): E-Learning Time: Approx. 5 hours Total; In Person: 3-3-1/2 Hours

NOTE: Elearning course does not have to be completed in one sitting.  It will resume where you leave off.

The goal of this training is to help the student develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively supervise and manage children in their care.

CABS: Training topics included, but not limited to are:

• BECOMING A BABYSITTER
• PREPARING TO BABYSIT
  • THINKING LIKE A BABYSITTER
  • BEING READY TO BABYSIT
  • BABYSITTING BUSINESS BASICS
  • GETTING TO KNOW THE FAMILY
• STAYING SAFE
  • SAFETY ON THE JOB
  • SAFE AND SUPERVISED
• TAKING CARE OF KIDS
  • CARING FOR THEIR BASIC NEEDS
  • HANDWASHING AND HYGIENE
  • FOOD PREPARATION
  • DIAPERS AND HELPING KIDS USE THE BATHROOM
  • PLAYTIME
  • MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR
  • NAPS AND BEDTIME
• WHEN THINGS GO WRONG
  • RECOGNIZING A PROBLEM
  • TAKING ACTION
  • GETTING HELP
  • BEFORE HELP ARRIVES
  • BASIC CPR Overview
• YOU CAN DO IT
  • BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

CPR:  ADULT, CHILD INFANT CPR, AED CHOKING; SCENE ASSESSMENT

FIRST AID:

• The Four Steps of First Aid (Prevent, Be Safe, Phone 9-1-1, Act)
• Illnesses and injuries (topics include but are not limited to)
• Allergic Reactions
• Bleeding and Bandaging
• Diabetes and Low Blood Sugar
• Drowning
• Dehydration
• Head, Neck, Spine Injuries
• Seizure
• Temperature-related illnesses
• Child and Infant Safety Checklist

2-Year Nationally Accredited Certifications