CDFS 516 - Child Life I: Child Life Scope of Practice

Description:
Introduction to the child life profession including history and scope of the practice of child life; impact of stress, trauma, and hospitalization on children and families; skills for providing therapeutic intervention with medically fragile children. Formerly FCL/FS 516, students may not receive credit for both. CDFS416 and CDFS 516 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to Child Development and Family Science MS program.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate a clear understanding of Child Life professional standards and the process of certification including the Code of Ethical Responsibility, Child Life Competencies, and the Standards of Clinical Practice. Communicate an in-depth understanding of the history and scope of Child Life practice and the foundation of evidence-based practice. Identify the potential impact of hospitalization and stress at various developmental stages, and integrate family-centered care principles in identifying appropriate support. Use assessment skills to plan advocacy and coping interventions specific to work with children experiencing medical stress and/or trauma. Summarize ethical issues in child life and evaluate guidelines for practice when faced with ethical dilemmas. Graduate students will be able to argue for the importance of child life services in children’s hospitals. Graduate students will be able to synthesize application of child and family theories to child life practice.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/6/2022

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg