DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

Child Life Specialist - A generally focus on the emotional and development needs of children and families  Use play and other forms of communication to reduced the stress associated with health care experiences  Assess the psychosocial needs of children and families  Provide appropriate Therapeutic relationship and activities  Also know as Play or Activity Therapists

Area of Specialization- Child Life Specialist There is no Specialization in the field of Child Life Specialist.

WORKING ENVIROMENT  Most work in a large hospital setting  Rehabilitation centers  Hospices  Grief Counseling services  Usually, 40 hours day shift job

Length of Training  4 to 6 years at University Program  Student are award a Bachelor or Master Degree from the university

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION  Certification is based on CLCC-requirement  Completion of a Bachelor degree in anything  480 hours of child life practices supervised by certified personnel  Recertified every 5 years taking 50 PDH  Every 10 years retake exam

Education Programs in the Area  Texas State University-San Marcos- B,M  Texas A & M Kingsville --B  Our Lady if The Lake University-B,M  University of Texas at Austin—B,M,D

Job Outlook and Salaries  Job Outlook  1/2 Starting 25,000 5 years 32, years 45,000

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