Thanks Catherine for the information. I am looking forward to
researching this as my next possible career.
From:
Hospitalplayspecialists@...
[mailto:Hospitalplayspecialists@...] On Behalf Of cenorthup
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 6:03 AM
To: Hospitalplayspecialists@...
Subject: [Hospitalplayspecialists] Re: Interested in enter the
profession of Hospital Play Specialists
In the USA the equivalent of the Hospital Play
Specialist profession
are Child Life Specialists.
The Child Life council have a website with all relevant information
about education, training and certification as well as other useful
resources. Many hospital also have volunteering opportunities with the
Child Life Department.
http://www.childlife.org/
Good Luck
Catherine Northup, B.Ed, CCLS
Child Life Specialist
Johns Hopkins Children's Center