HealthCare Play Specialism

Nescot is pleased to work with the University of West London, in delivering the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism. The course is designed for individuals wishing to study for a career as a registered Health Play Specialist. 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. Successful completion of the programme leads to registration with the Healthcare Play Specialist Education Trust (HPSET).

This is a two-year part-time course. It runs one day a week at Nescot. Students are required to undertake a 200-hour hospital placement in year one and year two of the course. It is an expectation that work placements with a registered Health Play specialist have been arranged prior to enrolment on the programme.

Module titles at Level 4 (Year 1):

Using Evidence in Health & Social Care
SEARCH for Health
Child Development
Children and Young People: Policy & Practice
Play & Recreation
Reflective Skills & Practice Assessment
Module titles at Level 5 (Year 2):

Children and Young People: Leadership & Management
Health in Children & Young People
The Child, Family & Society
Enhancing Resilience in Children & Young People
Investigating Resources & Practice Assessment
Assessment is through a combination of academic essays, literature reviews, written reports, folder of evidence and exercises through the College's Virtual Learning Environment.