DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT. Child Life Specialist - A generally focus on the emotional and development needs of children and families Use play and other forms.

DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

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

Area of Specialization- Child Life Specialist

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

WORKING ENVIROMENT

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

Length of Training

4 to 6 years at University Program Student are award a Bachelor or

Master Degree from the university

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

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

Job Outlook and Salaries

Job Outlook

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Professional Associationshttp://www.childlife.org