Health Play Specialist Apprenticeship Level 5 Promote positive wellbeing, aid children’s cognitive understanding and minimise trauma by using play as a therapeutic tool. This practical course is ideal for anyone wanting a rewarding career as a healthcare play specialist supporting sick children. Part time: 2 years
About the course
Location: University Centre Leeds
This apprenticeship will prepare you for a challenging yet rewarding career as a healthcare play specialist, where you can take responsibility for the emotional and mental wellbeing of children through the use of play therapy. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have sharpened your knowledge of supporting child development, enhancing resilience in children and
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
young people, minimising trauma through therapeutic play and using
The selection criteria for
play as a therapeutic tool. You will also develop your communication and
apprenticeships will depend
interpersonal skills by working with children, families and peers.
on individual employers. Most
Healthcare play specialists can gain professional registration with the
candidates will have A levels (or equivalent) in childcare or a related field, along with industry employment.
Hospital Play Staff Education Trust (HPSET). You can complete this apprenticeship while studying for the Healthcare Play Specialism Foundation Degree. Please see the qualification pages for entry criteria to the specific academic award.
WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include further study at Level 6 or 7.
For enquiries, please speak with your employer or call us on 0113 235 4450.
To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
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