Marina Vasilescu, MSc.

BLAST! Babysitting Certification

Course Length: 5.0 to 6.0 hours; class size limited to 10 per session.

Certification: American Academy of Pediatrics Certificate of BLAST course completion.

Click here for course dates and tickets, or, you may purchase a private course, by appointment, by purchasing a pass below:

The BLAST! program is designed to be fun, exciting and interactive while providing babysitters all the tools necessary to be effective and dynamic babysitters. The class provides extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety, and the fundamentals of childcare. Course fees include a full color easy to follow booklet and certificate of completion.

Topics Covered:

Getting Started

Are You Ready to Care for Children?
Sitter Qualities
Be Prepared to Answer Questions
Be a Good Guest!
As They Grow: Ages and Stages

Safety First

Before Saying “Yes” to a Job
A Few Important Points
When a Stranger Calls
House Rules and Routines
Safety Rules
Fire

Sitter Basics

Diapering
Bottle Feeding
Burping a Baby
Spoon-Feeding Baby/Toddler
Crying
Preparing for Bed
Behavioral Problems
Discipline
Sitter Checklist

First Aid: What to Do for an Injured or Sick Child

What is not an Emergency?
What is an Emergency?
Calling 911 for Help
Rescue Breathing and CPR: Child (ages 1-8 years)
Choking: Child (ages 1-8 years)
Rescue Breathing and CPR: Infant (less than 1 year old)
Choking: Infant (less than 1 year old)
Bleeding and Shock
Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
Breathing Difficulty
Burns
Diabetic Emergencies
Diarrhea
Animal Bite
Electrocution
Eye Injuries
Fever
Head Injuries
Insect Stings
Nosebleed
Poisoning
Seizures/Convulsions
Tooth Knocked Out
Vomiting

First Aid Kit/Supplies

Kid Fun

Games and Songs
Sitter Busy Bag