FAQs
What are the primary responsibilities of a Certified Child Life Specialist working in an Adult Intensive Care Unit?
The primary responsibilities include providing education, support, and guidance to children and family members of adult patients, promoting effective coping through play, preparation, education, and self-expression activities, providing emotional support for families, and encouraging the optimum development of children facing challenging healthcare experiences.
Who does a Certified Child Life Specialist in the Adult Intensive Care Unit work with?
A Certified Child Life Specialist in this role works with children and family members of adult patients who are facing challenging healthcare experiences. They provide support and guidance to help children cope with the stress and anxiety of having a loved one in the ICU.
What qualifications are required to become a Certified Child Life Specialist in the Adult Intensive Care Unit?
To become a Certified Child Life Specialist in this role, you typically need a Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, or a related field. You also need to complete a Child Life internship, pass a certification exam, and maintain certification through continuing education and professional development.
How does a Certified Child Life Specialist support children in the Adult Intensive Care Unit?
A Certified Child Life Specialist supports children through play, preparation, education, and self-expression activities. They provide emotional support, encourage development, and help children understand and cope with the challenging experience of having a family member in the ICU.