ED X370.3 - Therapeutic Role of Play in Pediatric Care
Course Description
The online course provides an overview of the principles of therapeutic play, including history, theories, techniques, applications, and skills. The content focuses on basic therapeutic skill development within the context of the ethical and cultural diversity of sensitive practice. Attention is given to understanding the role of therapeutic play in the context of the participant’s clinical (medical treatment) system. Participants learn strategies for engaging children in art, music, and other alternative therapeutic play to educate them on an adult's diagnosis or on their own diagnosis. Participants are introduced to a variety of online resources available for further support.
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Explain current research as it relates to the use of the therapeutic play within the Child Life profession
- Describe how to plan and how to implement therapeutic play within the pediatric medical setting
- Apply Child Life theory and therapeutic play research through direct service to children and their families coping with medical needs
Notes
Certification Disclosure: Completion of the UCSB PaCE Child Life certificate program does not result in Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS). Individuals seeking certification must meet specific academic and clinical experience requirements in addition to passing the Child Life Professional Certification Exam. While courses in this certificate program count toward the educational requirements for becoming eligible to take the examination, completion of this certificate program will not, in itself, result in Child Life certification. For more information about certification visit https://www.childlife.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Child Life : Required 5 Courses