How much medical knowledge is required for a Child Life Specialist?
It is recommended that prospective Child Life interns take a medical terminology course in college. Doctors and other medical team members use medical terminology in the patient’s charts, which Child Life Specialists and Child Life interns read to better understand how to help the patient and their family. Child Life Specialists also need to know medical knowledge when preparing a child for surgery, procedures and exams. Prospective Child Life interns should have some knowledge of childhood illnesses as well. Although not required, a course in anatomy and physiology would be beneficial.
