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Child Life Calendar

Oct

CLPDC 2023 Q3 Data Entry Opens

Oct

Webinar: The Other End of the Leash Incorporating Student Programing with a Facility Dog: Harnessing Learning Styles and Discovering the Right Fit

Oct

Applications close for 2024 Research Fellows

Oct

Offer Date Winter 2023/Spring 2024 Internships

Oct

Webinar: No one had to lose for you to win: Psychological Safety for the Child Life Student

Oct

Association Updates

Oct

Application Opens for Winter/Spring 2024 Diversity Scholarship

Nov

Mentorship Program Applications Open

Nov

Certification Exam Window Opens

Nov

Application Closes for Winter/Spring 2024 Diversity Scholarship

Nov

Webinar: Let’s Take A Trip!: Preparing Children for Hospital Transfer

Nov

2023 Pediatric Psychosocial and Palliative Care Virtual Conference

Nov

Mentorship Program Applications Close

Nov

Certification Exam Window Closes

Nov

Webinar: Truth Telling Across Cultures: Is Veracity always a Best Practice

Nov

News & Updates

Upcoming PDUs

See PDU Opportunities

Connect with ACLP

Child Life Calendar

CLPDC 2023 Q3 Data Entry Opens

Webinar: The Other End of the Leash Incorporating Student Programing with a Facility Dog: Harnessing Learning Styles and Discovering the Right Fit

Applications close for 2024 Research Fellows

Offer Date Winter 2023/Spring 2024 Internships

Webinar: No one had to lose for you to win: Psychological Safety for the Child Life Student

Association Updates

Application Opens for Winter/Spring 2024 Diversity Scholarship

Mentorship Program Applications Open

Certification Exam Window Opens

Application Closes for Winter/Spring 2024 Diversity Scholarship

Webinar: Let’s Take A Trip!: Preparing Children for Hospital Transfer

2023 Pediatric Psychosocial and Palliative Care Virtual Conference

Mentorship Program Applications Close

Certification Exam Window Closes

Webinar: Truth Telling Across Cultures: Is Veracity always a Best Practice

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