Safe Sitter® is a nationally approved, medically accurate program that teaches young people age 11 and older life and safety skills for when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Safe Sitter gives young people the tools they need to handle real life emergencies and help children stay safe.

During the one-day course, students receive instruction and hands-on training in a variety of topics, including choking and hands-only CPR, safety for the sitter, accident management, child development and the business of babysitting.

To register, call the Trinity Health Community Education Department at 857-5099. Due to high demand, a course fee of $60 must be paid upon registration.

Classes are available on the following dates: June 21, 22; July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, August 9 and 10, and are held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Education Center at Trinity Health Riverside, 1900 8th Avenue SE.