fs 3413 - children in health care (3) offered on-demand

instruction on techniques used to help minimize the potential negative impact of the health care environment on children’s development. includes the establishment of supportive relationships with families, assessment skills for child life specialists, psychological preparation, medical play, planning, and adaptation of therapeutic and diversionary activities, coping techniques and the use of language in communicating effectively with children and practicing family-centered care within a team of professionals.

prerequisite: fs 2413.