American Red Cross self-paced online training for certification in Babysitting skills, safety tips, and more.
The purpose of this American Red Cross online training is to provide Girl Scouts with the skills necessary to safely give care. Topics include how to provide care for infants and children, how to stay safe, what to do in an emergency, how to choose age-appropriate activities, and how to recognize and handle a variety of behaviors. At the end of the training, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador girls will be prepared to start their first babysitting business. Babysitting certification is valid for two years.
Complete this certification in three parts:
1. Register here to choose your online session date*.
2. One to two days prior to the start of your online session, you will be emailed instructions on how to complete the self-paced online training through the American Red Cross website.
3. This course can take between 4 - 6 hours to complete. Registrants have two weeks to complete from the course start date.
*Note: Registrants must have their own separate email addresses to create an account with American Red Cross
Once you have completed the course and the class session has closed, you will receive an email directly from American Red Cross within 5-7 business days with your certificate. If registrants do not complete the course by the end date and/or do not successfully pass the course, no refunds will be issued, and registrants will need to register and complete the entire training again to receive a certificate.
If you have any questions or issues regarding your American Red Cross account, contact cchapman@girlscoutssoaz.org