The Examination
The Child Life Professional Certification Examination is an objective test that covers knowledge, understanding and practical application of professional child life theory. It is comprised of 150 multiple-choice questions, and the time allotted to complete the examination is four hours. Candidates for certification must establish eligibility through academic and clinical experiences before they apply to take the examination. Those who achieve a passing score become certified for a five-year period, after which time they must recertify.
Please review the following sections to learn more about the Child Life Professional Certification Examination:
Deadlines, Locations & Exam Dates
The spring 2013 exam will take place in conjunction with the Annual Conference on Professional Issues on May 16, 2013 in Denver, CO. This administration will be a traditional paper-and-pencil exam and will take place in the hotel where the conference is being held. All other exam administrations will be computer-based and may be taken at over 300 geographically-diverse testing centers. Learn More about Deadlines, Locations & Exam Dates
Examination Fees
Examination fees help offset the costs of the general development of the Child Life Professional Certification Examination, as well as the costs specific to the administration of the exam (e.g. application processing, facility fees, testing agency service fees, score processing). Learn More about Examination Fees
Applying for the Exam
Review this section in detail for more information about the exam application process, including information on how to request Special Accommodations at the exam site. Learn More about Applying for the Exam
Application Processing and Follow-Up
How long will my application take to process? What happens if my application does not establish eligibility? Learn More about Application Processing and Follow-Up
Preparing for the Examination
There are many resources available to exam applicants to help them prepare for the Child Life Professional Certification Examination, including a Study Guide available through the CLC Bookstore, an Online Practice Test, and Recommended Reference list. Learn More about Preparing for the Examination
Exam Day
Learn more about the day of the exam, including what to bring, testing procedures, and security policies. Exam Day
After the Exam
When will I find out the results of my exam? What happens if I pass? What are my options if I didn't pass? Learn More about what happens After the Exam
About the Examination - General Information
Learn more about the process used to develop the exam, and how passing scores are determined, in About the Examination.