Advanced Certificate in Play Therapy for Hospitals
-- viewing nowPlay Therapy: This Advanced Certificate equips healthcare professionals with specialized skills to support children facing hospital stays. Designed for occupational therapists, child psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals working with hospitalized children, this program enhances your therapeutic techniques.
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- Trauma-Informed Play Therapy in a Hospital Setting
- Play Therapy Assessment and Treatment Planning for Hospitalized Children
- Medical Play and its Therapeutic Applications
- Grief and Loss in Hospitalized Children: A Play Therapy Approach
- Ethical and Legal Considerations in Hospital-Based Play Therapy
- Working with Families During Hospitalization: A Play Therapy Perspective
- Play Therapy for Specific Medical Conditions (e.g., Cancer, Chronic Illness)
- Integrating Play Therapy with other Hospital-Based Interventions
- Supervision and Consultation in Hospital Play Therapy
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Career Role Description Registered Play Therapist (Hospital Setting) Provides therapeutic play interventions to children and young people within a hospital environment.
High demand due to increasing recognition of play therapy's benefits in pediatric healthcare.
Play Specialist (Paediatric Oncology) Specialises in supporting children with cancer through play-based therapeutic activities.
Requires advanced understanding of child development and oncology.
Growing need for specialised play therapy skills in this area.
Senior Play Therapist (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services) Leads play therapy teams and provides supervision to junior staff within CAMHS settings.
Requires advanced clinical skills and leadership experience.
Excellent career progression opportunities.
Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
Course Status
This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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