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Academic programming for child life education: a case study.

E P Vanek, C P Yanda

    Children'S Health Care : Journal of the Association for the Care of Children'S Health
    |March 7, 1982
    PubMed
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    Case Western Reserve University developed an innovative academic program for health professionals. This interdisciplinary program enhances learning experiences and resource utilization for healthcare workers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Professions Education
    • Curriculum Development
    • Academic Program Innovation

    Background:

    • The need for specialized academic programs for healthcare professionals is growing.
    • Existing educational models may not fully address the unique demands of the healthcare industry.
    • Innovative approaches are required to enhance the training and development of health professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a case study on the development of the Child Life Education Program at Case Western Reserve University.
    • To describe the curriculum development and integration process for this innovative program.
    • To highlight the benefits of an interdisciplinary and individualized approach in health professions education.

    Main Methods:

    • Case study methodology was employed.
    • The process of curriculum development was detailed.
    • Strategies for integrating the curriculum into an existing academic structure were outlined.

    Main Results:

    • The program's interdisciplinary and individualized design caters to the specific needs of healthcare workers.
    • Improved communication among students, faculty, and departments was observed.
    • Expanded learning experiences and flexible resource utilization within the university were achieved.

    Conclusions:

    • Innovative academic programs can effectively meet the evolving needs of health professionals.
    • Interdisciplinary and individualized curricula foster better communication and collaboration.
    • Such programs offer institutional benefits including enhanced learning and resource management.

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