Are Hospital Play Specialist qualifications gained in other countries recognised in the U.K.?
A. At present, employment in the field of Hospital Play in Britain is not restricted to those who have qualifications. Therefore qualifications and experience gained elsewhere are relevant and would stand you in good stead when applying for a position in Britain. However, over the next few years we will become a registered profession, where only those with a qualification recognised by the government will be able to practice in hospitals. We have an excellent qualification and registration system and re-registration has been set up for continuing professional development. The Hospital Play Staff Education Trust, which registers HPS who complete the Edexcel BTEC Course, plans to set up a system whereby overseas qualifications can be ratified in the U.K.
