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Child Life Specialist

DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT. Child Life Specialist. Child Life Specialist - A generally focus on the emotional and development needs of children and families. Use play and other forms of communication to reduced the stress associated with health care experiences

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Child Life Specialist

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  1. DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT Child Life Specialist

  2. Child Life Specialist-A generally focus on the emotional and development needs of children and families • Use play and other forms of communication to reduced the stress associated with health care experiences • Assess the psychosocial needs of children and families • Provide appropriate Therapeutic relationship and activities • Also know as Play or Activity Therapists

  3. Area of Specialization- Child Life Specialist There is no Specialization in the field of Child Life Specialist.

  4. WORKING ENVIROMENT • Most work in a large hospital setting • Rehabilitation centers • Hospices • Grief Counseling services • Usually, 40 hours day shift job

  5. Length of Training • 4 to 6 years at University Program • Student are award a Bachelor or Master Degree from the university

  6. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION • Certification is based on CLCC-requirement • Completion of a Bachelor degree in anything • 480 hours of child life practices supervised by certified personnel • Recertified every 5 years taking 50 PDH • Every 10 years retake exam

  7. Education Programs in the Area • Texas State University-San Marcos- B,M • Texas A & M Kingsville --B • Our Lady if The Lake University-B,M • University of Texas at Austin—B,M,D

  8. Job Outlook and Salaries • Job Outlook • 1/2

  9. Professional Associations http://www.childlife.org

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