Safe Sitter classes offered this summer

Published 11:45 pm Friday, May 30, 2014

LUTCHER — St. James Parish Hospital has scheduled its annual Safe Sitter Classes this summer, offering two options for attending June 19 and 20 or July 10 and 11.

Safe-Sitter is a medically accurate, hands-on two-day class that teaches boys and girls ages 11 through 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children.

Classes cover basic first-aid and CPR for infants and children in addition to offering information about how to handle children and run a safe business.

Safe Sitter Classes are held in the Medical Plaza Community Room from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., concluding with a presentation to parents on day two.

Upon completion, students are presented with a certificate.

The class fee is $40 per student. Space is limited.

To R.S.V.P. or for more information, call 225-258-5903.