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Health Play Specialist

Providing therapeutic play interventions for ill children of all ages.

Overview

Approved for delivery on the 30/09/2019, the health play specialist, Higher apprenticeship standard provides a level 5, upon completion. This apprenticeship will typically take 24 months to complete, not including the End-Point Assessment Period.

What the course covers

The role of a Health play specialist is to provide therapeutic play interventions for sick infants, children and young people throughout their healthcare journey. Play and recreational provisions within a healthcare environment aim to facilitate the achievement of developmental norms and goals in a safe environment.

You will work as part of a multi-professional team to support diagnosis and treatment proposals, such as developing and implementing complex communication plans with children and their families. Communication may be verbal, written, or technology-assisted and often delivered through play and recreational techniques.

You will develop the knowledge and skills to work with children from birth to young adults, providing a safe therapeutic and healing environment. Apprentices will recognise that normal development is at risk from delay or regression as a result of the impact of the individual’s ill-health, and strive to make a difference to their quality of life.

An essential requirement of this apprenticeship is annual professional re-registration with the Health Care Play Specialist Education Trust, demonstrating continuous professional development and practice within the scope of the Professional Code of Conduct and Professional Occupational Standards.

Careers and jobs associated

  • Registered community play specialist
  • Youth Support Co-ordinator
  • Learning Disability Health Support Specialist
  • Activity Co-ordinator
  • Therapeutic Co-ordinator.

If you would like to find out more about this apprenticeship standard, including possible duties of the role, skills and assessment method visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.

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