CFS 2980 - Introduction to Child Life and Field Experience

• Students will complete written weekly assignments in order to examine the field placement site and one’s professional ability to evaluate a work site.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the ethical principles set forth by the Child Life Council.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the expectations of the child life specialist internship.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities child life specialists have in both inpatient and outpatient health care settings.
• Students will demonstrate professional roles and responsibilities through field placement experience (interaction with other professionals) and this class (interaction with peers).
• Students will examine the core competencies necessary for child life certification and competencies expected once hired in the profession (including those necessary for promotion within a health care setting).
• Students will experience a practicum placement in a health care related setting while taking this course.
• Students will explain the mission and core principles of the child life profession.
• Students will gain an understanding of the history of the child life profession and the Child Life Council.
• Students will participate in an approved field experience site for a minimum of 75 hours during the semester.