ST. MARYS — Joint Township District Memorial Hospital is pleased to once again offer a babysitting training course.

The purpose of the program is to prepare sitters for the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of the children they are caring for. Some topics that are covered include safety, emergency care, child development and behavior/discipline. Trained hospital personnel teach the class.

The focus of the program is on 5th, 6th and 7th grade sitters, but other interested individuals are welcome to attend. They are offering the series of classes on March 1, 3 and 8 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $15 per participant which includes workbook.

Please bring a light healthy snack; a beverage will be provided during the break. Class size is limited to 20 registrants. Participants are to meet in the front lobby of the hospital. For more information or to register, call Cindy Gaerke, Community Outreach at 419-394-3335, ext. 1130.