Healthcare Play Specialism Foundation Degree Ready for a rewarding career using play specialism to support sick children? This course will provide you with all the knowledge you need to use play in aiding children’s cognitive understanding and minimise trauma.
Course Code: 72678
About the course
Part time: 2 years
Combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience and reflective
Location: University Centre Leeds
practice, our foundation degree will teach you to effectively use play as a therapeutic tool in hospitals, the community and home-based settings. Our extensive support and specialist mentoring will give you a broad understanding of play and recreation, as well as relevant policies in a professional environment. By the end of the degree, you will have
WHAT’S NEXT?
Students who wish to study further may complete a top-up degree. Alternatively, students may choose to move directly into
deepened your knowledge of using play as a therapeutic tool, supporting child development and using play to promote positive wellbeing. You will also develop your communication and interpersonal skills by working with children, families and other professionals.
relevant employment.
You will be mentored by a Hospital Play Staff Education Trust (HPSET)
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:
professional registration (additional fees associated). Students will need
• Healthcare Play Specialist
registered specialist throughout your course. You can also apply for this to hold a live DBS on this course, which may incur additional costs. Modules may include: Year 1
Year 2
• SEARCH (Society for Education,
• The Child, Family and Society • Health in Children
Action and Research in Community Health) for Health • Using Evidence in Health and Social Care • Children and Young People: Call 0113 235 4450 to apply.
and Young People • Enhancing Resilience in Children and Young People • Children and Young People:
Policy and Practice
Leadership and Management
• Child Development
• Investigating Resources and
• Play and Recreation
Practice Assessment
• Reflective Skills and Practice Assessment
To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
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