Safe Kids Florence to offer Safe Sitter classes
Rebecca J. Ducker/Morning News
Jessica Prater Epps, Caroline Ashworth, Rachel Liles, and Hannah Threatt practice the proper way to relieve an infant of choking as children ages 11-13 participated in the Safe Kids Florence led by McLeod Health on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at McLeod Hospital.
Safe Sitter, a national program taught by Safe Sitter Certified Instructors, offers a medically- based program which trains youth to effectively handle emergencies when caring for young children.
Published: November 25, 2009
Updated: December 23, 2009
Safe Kids Florence, led by McLeod Health, will offer Safe Sitter classes from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the end of March in the McLeod Medical Plaza Classroom, 800 E. Cheves St., Florence. The course is for girls and boys ages 11 to 13.
The classes will be Feb. 12 (register by Jan. 28) and March 30 (register by March 16).
Safe Sitter is a medically-based program that teaches adolescents how to effectively handle emergencies when caring for children. Students will receive hands-on practice in basic lifesaving techniques to handle a potential crisis. They will also learn tips to make them more confident caregivers including safety precautions, how to understand children of different ages and the business of babysitting.
Safe Kids asks that parents or guardians escort their child to the class in the morning to briefly provide important information. The class is $35 and includes class materials, a T-shirt, certificate and lunch. To register, call McLeod Reservations and Scheduling at (843) 777-2005. Space is limited.
Safe Kids Florence works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the leading killer of children 14 and under. Safe Kids Florence is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing accidental injury.
Safe Kids Florence is funded in part by the McLeod Health Foundation.
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