Professional healthcare clown
A healthcare clown is a professional, a professional artist. Clowns must be skilled in their craft, artistically and personally, which applies doubly to healthcare clowns. They must also be able to improvise and respond to unexpected situations. Most Health Clowns have an artistic or artistic-pedagogical education, but other fields are also represented.
Professional Health Clowns must, of course, be familiar with the medical environment – you can read more about this in the International Certification section. Before visiting, clowns consult with doctors or nurses about the health status of patients or clients and tailor their visits to children and seniors to the specific individual, their needs and limitations. Health Clowns notice details, can assess the patient's current mental state, and within a few moments know what dosage and type of humour will be best.
Each Health Clown is an original character with their own name and story. You would recognise our colleagues even without their red noses – in addition to their expertise, they also share a sense of humour, enthusiasm, empathy, and closeness to children and people in general.