PSY 3450 - Intro to Child Life Theory & Practice

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of the child life profession as a field in developmental psychology and family centered care when children have an acute, chronic, or life-threatening illness and traumatic injuries. Topics include children's emotional reactions to hospitalization, use of play, preparation, family support, designing healing environments, and specializations within the field. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the psychosocial needs of infants, children, adolescents and families within the healthcare system. 2. Demonstrate assessment skills required of child life professionals. 3. Explain basic principles of family-centered care principles and theory. Prerequisites: PSY 2000 (Grade C or higher); AND ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1010D (Grade C or higher) or ACT placement of 28 or higher; AND PSY 1010 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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