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American Red Cross offers Babysitter's Training

GASTONIA, Aug. 15, 2003 -- For many parents, finding an available babysitter can be a challenge. Finding a babysitter who's trained to prevent and respond to emergencies can be an even greater challenge.

That's why the Gaston County Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer their Babysitter's Training course on Saturday, Aug. 23, 9a.m.-3:30 p.m. for youth ages 11 to 15.

Thanks to the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training course, your babysitter can learn how to:
-- Perform first aid and get professional medical help fast;
-- Identify common safety hazards and prevent injuries;
-- Choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games;
-- Perform basic care routines like diapering, feeding and dressing;
-- Handle bedtime issues, and more!

"The babysitting class is a great opportunity for young people to learn necessary skills and have the opportunity to practice the skills on life-size manikins," said Janet Epstein, director of Health and Safety Services for the Gaston County Chapter.

This fun interactive course can be completed in just one day. Youth participants gain first aid and basic care skills practice, participate in hands-on activities, exciting video demonstrations, fun role plays and lively discussion. Upon completion of the course, participants earn an American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Certificate.

"The course has been redesigned within the last year to make it more interesting and is packed full of the skills necessary for good babysitters," Epstein added.

The cost of the course is $25. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. For more information or to pre-register, call the Gaston County Chapter at (704) 864-2623.

Together, we can save a life.

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