HEALTH PLAY SPECIALIST Nescot is pleased to work with the University of West London, in delivering the Level 5 Apprenticeship in Health Play Specialism. The course is designed for individuals wishing to study for a career as a registered Health Play Specialist. COURSE OVERVIEW This degree supports the development of professional competencies in the field of therapeutic play for children and young people in hospital and community healthcare settings. Health Play Specialists must be employed in a suitable NHS setting. If you are employed in a related field within an NHS Trust, your hospital may wish you to attend the programme as an apprentice. You will attend one day a week at Nescot where academic studies will inform the summative assessment for each module. Your professional practice will be assessed in the workplace by a registered health play specialist. Module titles at Level 4 (Year 1): • Reflecting on Practice • Development of Children & Young People • Play as a Resource in Healthcare Interventions • The Impact of Policy on Practice in Healthcare Settings • Year 1 Professional Practice Assessment Module titles at Level 5 (Year 2): • Professionalism: Preparing to be a Registrant • Resilience – Understanding the Concept for the Child and Practitioner • Management and Leadership in a Healthcare Setting • Student-Led Practice Investigation • Year 2 Professional Practice Assessment
LEVEL 5
For full course details and to apply go to nescot.ac.uk
LENGTH The apprenticeship will take 2 years. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, or equivalent Minimum of a relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or a related field Minimum of two years’ post qualification employment, working with children Good communication skills Evidence of continuous professional development Evidence of current, regular and relevant employment in the sector Identification of a registered Play Specialist to act as work-based mentor Commitment to negotiate and complete a 200-hour placement each year. COURSE CODE: P8811
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