Become a Confident
Babysitter from Home!
Fun, Interactive &
Self-Paced Learning!

We certify babysitters that are confident and fully prepared to handle any situation. With bite-sized lessons and an easy-to-navigate format, this is virtual learning like you haven’t experienced before! Our scenario videos feature real teens in realistic scenes, and learners get a chance to answer how they would act in that same situation.

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Approx. 5 Hours
First Aid Training
Interactive Lessons
Babysitting Certificate

“We have created a variety of different ways for the babysitter to learn. It is incredibly interactive. It is very easy to move from one module to the next. I’m also really excited about the way that we did some of the experiential learning.”

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“I really liked when I got to choose what I should do if someone burned themselves in the kitchen.”

Course Modules

To complete the babysitting online course, students will go through each module from 1-6, in order

The modules start with becoming a babysitter and caring for children, before introducing more serious topics like conflict resolution, staying safe, handling emergencies and basic first aid.

Each module includes Tips, Reflections and Knowledge Checks, helping students move through sections comfortably and increasing their confidence.

The Babysitting Checklist is a big part of The Babysitting Course, and each module talks about how to fill it out and when to refer back to it for answers. Having the checklist printed out when going through the course is a smart idea!

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The Qualities of a Great Babysitter

The Qualities of a Great Babysitter

  • How to interview with parents
  • How to safely get a job
  • Preparing for any babysitting job
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2
Understanding the Needs of Children

Understanding the Needs of Children

  • What to expect from different age groups
  • Choosing age appropriate activities
  • Being attentive to individual needs
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Caring for Children

Caring for Children

  • The importance of following rules and routines
  • Skills for safely feeding, toileting, bathing, etc.
  • How to communicate and resolve conflict
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Staying Safe on the Job

Staying Safe on the Job

  • How to spot different dangers around the house
  • What to do when strangers come to the door
  • Road and traffic safety
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Handling Emergencies

Handling Emergencies

  • Becoming a ‘First Aider’
  • Items in a First Aid Kit
  • When and how to make a 911 call
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Basic First Aid

Basic First Aid

  • First aid for injuries, choking, allergies, bleeding, seizures, asthma, diabetes and more
  • Introduction to CPR and how to use an AED
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Babysitting Course
Just $65!

Course by: Action First Aid
For Teens
Course Length: 5 hours
Course Features

Language: English
Certification: Yes
Digital Badge: Yes
Course Length: 5 hours

Course Description

We suggest using a desktop, laptop or tablet for this course for the best user experience.
The Babysitting Course will properly prepare you to become a great babysitter! Our focus is to give you the confidence and skills necessary to keep kids safe, happy and healthy while they are in your care. This is a fully online course that can be completed within 5 hours (depending on the learner). Modules are interactive, modern and fun! Videos and interactive activities will keep you engaged as you work your way through each module. This is the most important job you'll ever have - so we make sure you are prepared to take on this new challenge.Recommended for ages 12 - 16. License provides access to the course for one year from purchase.

Course Outline

The Qualities of a Great Babysitter

  • How to interview with parents
  • Preparing for any babysitting job 

Understanding the Needs of Children

  • What to expect from different age groups 
  • Choosing age appropriate activities
  • Being attentive to individual needs

Caring for Children

  • The importance of following rules and routines
  • Skill for safely feeding, toileting, bathing and entertaining children 
  • How to communicate with children and resolve conflict

Staying Safe on the Job

  • How to spot different dangers around the house
  • What to do when strangers come to the door
  • Pool and trampoline safety
  • Road and traffic safety 

Handling Emergencies

  • Becoming a ‘First Aider’
  • Items in a First Aid Kit
  • Steps for deciding if it is an emergency
  • When and how to make a 911 call

Basic First Aid

  • First aid for minor and more severe bleeding
  • First aid for allergies and using an EpiPen
  • What to do for seizures, asthma and diabetes
  • What to do when a child is choking
  • How to treat a variety of different injuries with basic first aid
  • Introduction to CPR and how to use an AED
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See What Parents & Babysitters Had to Say:

“The course was great for my 2 kids, they were able to take the full course over the weekend and didn’t need much support from me. They both enjoyed the program!“

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Andie Parent

“It was amazing how much my child wanted to talk about what they learned – this doesn’t often happen even with school!“

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Brianna Parent

“My daughter wanted us all to learn at dinner time how to help someone who was choking after she learned this skill! Amazing – thank you!“

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Kim Parent

“I really liked when I got to choose what I should do if someone burned themselves in the kitchen.“

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Kallie Babysitter

First Aid Training is Our Specialty

The Babysitting Course was developed by Action First Aid, a First Aid Training Agency. With over 25 years of delivering the babysitting course in-person, we are excited to now offer this course completely online. We’ve worked hard to ensure that your virtual experience is just as dynamic and fun as the in-class course.

Action First Aid empowers people to take action by delivering interactive and engaging First Aid, CPR & AED training. We also offer in-person Babysitting Classes and used feedback from real students to create this online course for babysitters.

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First Aid Training is Our Specialty
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Take the Babysitting Course in French!

Grâce au cours de gardiennage, tu seras bien préparé pour devenir un(e) super gardien(ne)! Notre objectif est de te donner la confiance et les compétences nécessaires pour assurer la sécurité, le bien-être et la santé des enfants pendant qu'ils sont sous ta responsabilité.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about The Babysitting Course? Find quick answers to the most common questions below.

What makes The Babysitting Course different?

As a newly developed online course, The Babysitting Course is interactive and fun! It uses the latest technology with interactive videos that feature real-life scenarios. You’ll answer questions about how you would act in that exact situation!

You’ll also get a printable Babysitting Checklist that you can take to every babysitting job. The course will go through the checklist in each module so you know exactly how to fill it out! There is also a printable Babysitting Handbook that you can refer back to. We’re there with everything you need to be a great babysitter!

The Babysitting Course was also developed by a First Aid Training Provider, and an educator with over 25 years experience. It covers what you’ll need to get started in babysitting, all the way to how to handle emergency situations.

How do I register myself or someone else for The Babysitting Course?

Registering for The Babysitting Course is fast, easy & secure!

  1. Click here and select Buy Now to head to Checkout.
  2. Create a Learner Account.
  3. Enter the first and last name that will be shown on the Certificate.
  4. Enter your email address and create a safe password. Parents/Guardians, if you put in your email address here the babysitter-to-be can always change it later in the My Profile tab.
  5. Continue with Checkout and select Purchase for Myself.
  6. The program will open and you click begin to start The Babysitting Course, OR send the account details to the Learner so they can log in and start The Babysitting Course!
How do I purchase multiple licenses and send access to learners?

Simply add multiple licenses to your cart and checkout. Note that learners must have their own email addresses. Once you are redirected to your dashboard you can distribute licenses to your learners:

  1. Click on Manage learners from the left sidebar menu.
  2. Select Add new learners from the top right side of the screen.
  3. Enter your learner’s name and email address, and then select Add learner. You can continue to add multiple learners, or click on Confirm to go to the next step.
  4. Next you will have the option to assign training. Click on The Babysitting Course license bank you just purchased and then select Assign training.
  5. Your learners will now receive an email with instructions to log in to their course. If they do not receive the email you can send them the activation code found next to their name in the learners list. They can use this code instead to log in here: onlinetraining.actionfirstaid.ca/users/sign_in.
How do I login to the course?

Click here: onlinetraining.actionfirstaid.ca/users/sign_in to log in.

How old do I need to be to babysit in Canada?

In most of the provinces and territories, there is no minimum legal age to become a babysitter. The Babysitting Course is recommended for pre-teens and teenagers from ages 12–16.

Manitoba: you must be 12+ years to stay home alone or to be a babysitter. New Brunswick: you must be 12+ years to stay home alone or to be a babysitter.

One thing to keep in mind is how confident and prepared you feel, regardless of how old you are, and that is where The Babysitting Course comes in!

How long is The Babysitting Course?

The Babysitting Course takes approximately 5 hours to complete. We recommend slowing down and paying attention. You only have to take it once, so why not learn everything you can to be a great babysitter?

Can I stop and restart the course?

Yes! This online babysitting course includes 6 modules and you can take a break at any time. All you have to do is log back in and you can restart at the last lesson.

Can I use my phone to take the course?

While the course is designed for mobile there are certain interactive features that are better experienced on a tablet, laptop or desktop.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes! Every course completion includes a Digital Badge and Certificate. Your Certificate will be emailed to the email address on the account. You can also log in to your account at any time and go to My Certifications.

I took the course, but I haven't received my certificate yet?

There are a few reasons why you may not have received your certificate yet:

  • Check to see if you have completed the last module fully. There is a button at the end of the course to Go back to main menu – you must click this to complete the course.
  • If you have done this and still not received a certificate, check your spam or junk folder – it could have landed there!
  • Also check the email on your account – is there a spelling error?
  • If all else fails please reach out to info@actionfirstaid.ca for assistance.
Does the certificate expire?

No, the Certificate for The Babysitting Course does not expire. You can always go back into the course if you feel you need a refresher on any of the topics!

What forms of payment do you accept and in what currency?

The Babysitting Course is priced in Canadian Dollars and we accept Visa and Mastercard. If you would like to arrange for alternate payment methods please send us an email at info@actionfirstaid.ca.

Purchasing as a gift?

The Babysitting Course gift card

The Babysitting Course is a great gift idea for the teen in your life!

Download and print this PDF gift card and fill it out with your information to make gifting super easy.

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