Certificate in Child Life Basics
Child Life Basics: Discover the skills to support children and families in hospitals and healthcare settings, enhancing their emotional well-being and care experience. Learn more today!
Child Life Basics is a foundational course designed for healthcare professionals who work with children and families in hospitals and healthcare settings.
Delivered online by London School of International Business, the school behind Healthcare Courses. Ofqual-regulated qualifications with flexible payment plans and admissions support seven days a week.
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Why enrol on this course?
Child Life Basics
is a foundational course designed for healthcare professionals who work with children and families in hospitals and healthcare settings.Child Life Specialists play a vital role in supporting children's emotional and psychological well-being during medical procedures and hospital stays.
This certificate program equips learners with essential knowledge and skills to provide comfort, education, and emotional support to children and families.
Through interactive modules and case studies, learners will gain a deeper understanding of child development, play therapy, and coping strategies.
By completing this course, learners will be well-prepared to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families.
Explore Child Life Basics and discover a rewarding career in child life.
About this course
Who is this course for?
| Ideal Audience for Certificate in Child Life Basics | The Certificate in Child Life Basics is designed for healthcare professionals who work with children and families in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. |
| Demographics | Typically, the ideal audience includes healthcare professionals aged 18-65, with a focus on those in the 25-45 age range, who have a strong interest in child development and family-centered care. |
| Work Settings | The Certificate in Child Life Basics is suitable for healthcare professionals working in various settings, including children's hospitals, pediatric clinics, and community health organizations, with approximately 1 in 5 children in the UK experiencing a hospital stay each year. |
| Career Goals | The ideal audience for the Certificate in Child Life Basics includes those seeking to enhance their skills in child development, family-centered care, and emotional support, with approximately 70% of child life specialists in the UK holding a postgraduate qualification. |
Key facts
This certificate program typically takes 6-12 months to complete and is ideal for those looking to pursue a career in child life or enhance their existing skills in this field.
Upon completion, graduates will have gained a solid understanding of child development, play therapy, and the psychological and emotional aspects of illness and treatment.
The program covers essential topics such as child assessment, play-based interventions, and family-centered care, preparing students to work effectively with children and families in various healthcare settings.
The Certificate in Child Life Basics is highly relevant to the healthcare industry, as child life specialists play a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of children and families during medical procedures and treatments.
Graduates of this program can pursue careers in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, or work as independent child life specialists in private practice.
The program's focus on child-centered care and play-based interventions makes it an attractive option for those interested in working with children and families in a supportive and nurturing environment.
By completing the Certificate in Child Life Basics, individuals can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, family-centered care.
Why this course?
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of child life specialists in the UK | 1,500 |
| Projected growth rate of child life specialists in the UK | 15% |
| Number of children requiring child life support in the UK | 250,000 |
Career path
Course information
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- 1 month
- 2 months
Course delivery
Online
Entry requirements
Course content
• Family Systems and Dynamics
• Child Life Practice in Hospitals and Healthcare Settings
• Child Developmental Stages and Milestones
• Child Life Intervention and Support
• Child Developmental Psychopathology
• Family-Centered Care and Support
• Child Life Practice in Pediatric Surgery and Anesthesia
• Child Developmental Assessment and Evaluation
• Cultural Competence in Child Life Practice
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission.
Fee structure
The fee for the programme is as follows:
- 1 month — Accelerated mode @ GBP £140
- 2 months — Standard mode @ GBP £90
Accreditation
Who delivers this course
- Qualification
- Certificate in Child Life Basics
- Delivered by
- London School of International Business (LSIB) · UKPRN 10062390
- Awarded by
- an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
- Assessment
- Written assignments, no exams
- Support
- Admissions team, 7 days a week
Your career in health & social care starts here
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