Introduction to Child Life

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the field of Child Life. This course is designed to help the student learn the skills necessary to work as a child life specialist. This course satisfies the Association of Child Life Professionals (formerly known as the Child Life Council) requirement that students sitting for the Child Life exam complete a course taught by a Certified Child Life Specialist. This course encompasses the six required topics set forth by the Child Life Council: Child Life Documents; Scope of Practice; Impact of Illness, Injury and Health; Family Centered Care; Therapeutic Play; and Preparation. Required documentation of course completion will be provided to students who pass this course.