Enhance Your Child Care Skills with Tomah Health's New Safe Sitter Classes

Tomah Health is now offering Safe Sitter® classes, a program created by Dr. Patricia Keener, an Indianapolis pediatrician, to train young babysitters. The course provides essential babysitting skills to pre-teens and teens. This initiative was introduced following an incident where a toddler tragically choked while under an adult sitter's care, underscoring the importance of proper training in child care.

The classes include interactive elements such as games and role-playing to keep students engaged. Shayla Furlano, a professional development specialist at Tomah Health, stated that the course prepares sitters for emergencies such as power outages and severe weather, and includes first aid, CPR, and choking rescue techniques.

The program also teaches important child care skills like behavior management, understanding developmental stages, and diapering. It covers practical life and business skills, including how to find babysitting jobs, set fees, and communicate with parents effectively.

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