Red Cross Training

As a Canadian Red Cross Training provider, Archbishop Anthony Meagher CCEC is pleased to offer the following courses to current DCDSB students.  The courses are taught by a certified OCT teacher who is also a Red Cross instructor.

Stay Safe! Training Course

Empower your child with essential life skills with the Stay Safe! course for youth ages 9 to 13. This course provides children with the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe when they are away from their parents or guardians, both at home and in their communities.  To enrol, your child must be at least 9 years old or have completed Grade 3. 

Spring 2026 Offerings
Saturdays: April 25, May 30, June 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Archbishop Anthony Meagher CCEC - Oshawa Campus
540 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa (enter high school parking lot from Rossland Rd).
Cost: $45.00
Registration for the spring Stay Safe! Training offerings will open in January 2026.

Babysitting Training Course

Are you a young person between 11 and 15 looking to learn basic first aid and caregiving skills? Become a responsible and skilled babysitter and provide care to children of different ages with the Babysitting course. The Babysitting course teaches youth essential skills to prevent and respond to emergencies. You will learn how to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviours. Moreover, you will also learn how to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies.

To enrol, your child must be at least 11 years of age (or completion of Grade 5).

Please note the November 2025 program is FULL. Please see below for future dates:

Spring 2026 Offerings
Saturdays: April 18, May 23, June 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Archbishop Anthony Meagher CCEC - Oshawa Campus
540 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa (enter high school parking lot from Rossland Rd).
Cost: $50.00
Registration for the Babysitting Training Course will open in January 2026.

Courses will run based on minimum enrolment.  If courses are cancelled, registrants will be notified and reimbursed.