Training
To become a qualified and registered Health Play Specialist all applicants must apply to train at a validated institution which is recognised by the professional body – NAHPS and the registration board – HPSET.
Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism
Developed in collaboration with the Healthcare Play Specialist Education Trust, this Course has been designed to enable you as a Level 3 Practitioner, to undertake the additional academic study and practice skills development required, to work towards gaining graduate status. This two year part-time Foundation Degree will build on your skills and knowledge from prior experience of working with children and young people, and your previous training at Level 3 as a practitioner in Child Care or a related field such as Play work. Studying one day a week at College, you will also access blended learning via the internet and access the library and resources of the College and the University of West London.
From the very beginning of this course, you will be actively developing study skills and extending the knowledge and understanding necessary to develop your skills when working with sick children, young people and their families. An integral part of the Course will involve you developing your role as a reflective practitioner and there is an associated module in both years of the Course which is work based. In addition, you will be required to demonstrate work based competencies that will be formally assessed within the workplace through the use of a Practice skills Booklet at levels 4 and 5. You will have a mentor to support you in these modules.
The course is run at Bolton College, Cardiff and Vale College, North Warwickshire and Hinckley College and Stanmore College.
Full details of the HPS courses currently available, the minimum training requirements and how to apply can be downloaded here.
NB. Please Note: our Information Officer does not hold any additional information about training.
