Babysitting training offered Feb. 20

    The Aroostook County branch of the American Red Cross-Pine Tree chapter is offering a Babysitter’s Training on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Aroostook Medical Center (TAMC) in Presque Isle.     Adolescents, ages 11 to 15, can gain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children.
     This training teaches participants to: develop leadership skills; perform first aid and CPR; know how to get medical help fast; identify common safety hazards and prevent injuries; make good, responsible decisions; supervise infants through school-aged children; choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games and perform basic care routines such as diapering, feeding and dressing.
    Participants will receive a special portfolio and an American Red Cross certificate for the training and first Aid/CPR training. Cost for the workshop is $45 per student.
    The Babysitter’s Training program has been reviewed and supported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America, YMCA of the U.S.A., Boys and Girls Clubs, JCC Association and the 4-H organization.
    For more information, call Ben Zetterman, community programs coordinator, at 493-4620, ext. 109 or e-mail zettermanb@pinetree.redcross.org.  
    Seating is limited and all paid registrations need to be received no later than Friday, Feb. 12.
    The Pine Tree chapter of the American Red Cross serves northern, central and eastern Maine with fire and disaster relief, Armed Forces emergency, community preparedness, and health and safety training services.