SFL 359

Intellectual Enlargement

Students will be able to: Identify the elements of child life practice in healthcare settings including a historical review of the profession and its development in the evolution of pediatric healthcare. Use developmental theory to assess the impact of illness, injury and healthcare experiences on children and families (including well siblings), to identify stressors, and to advocate for appropriate services that facilitate overall well-being. Explain key principles of patient and family centered care in relationship to child life practice. Compare both historical and current perspectives on the rationale for psychological preparation and therapeutic play as a means of supporting children through healthcare encounters and life-changing events.

Lifelong Learning and Service

Students will be able to: Describe the ways that child life specialists provide vital services to children and families that can impact individuals in positive ways for the rest of their lives. Describe and apply the code of ethics for the child life profession including the practices of beneficence, non-beneficence, respect for persons, autonomy, justice, veracity, fidelity, confidentiality and competence. Explain the importance of maintaining professional competence and staying current on best practices for children and their loved ones, describing how both are ongoing process and obligations for this profession.

Spiritually Strengthening and Character Building

Students will be able to: Demonstrate how being a devoted certified child life specialist requires following ethical standards which, when followed, are spiritually strengthening and build character. Explain the contents of the official documents of the Association for Child Life Professionals and Child Life Certification Commission (ACLP/CLCC) including: Child LIfe Standards of Clinical Practice, Child Life Code of Ethics and Academic Requirements for Child Life Certification. Discuss topics related to pediatric grief from death and loss.