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DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT
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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
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Area of Specialization- Child Life Specialist
There is no Specialization in the field of Child Life Specialist.
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WORKING ENVIROMENT
Most work in a large hospital setting Rehabilitation centers Hospices Grief Counseling services Usually, 40 hours day shift job
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Length of Training
4 to 6 years at University Program Student are award a Bachelor or
Master Degree from the university
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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
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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
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Job Outlook and Salaries
Job Outlook
1/2
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Professional Associationshttp://www.childlife.org