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ACLP Bulletin is the foremost professional resource focusing on the unique knowledge and skills of the child life community. Its aim is to provide content that encourages the continued clinical development of child life professionals, and a forum for highlighting their milestones, challenges, innovations and successes. It is a quarterly digital publication for ACLP members, with a circulation of more than 5,500 child life professionals throughout the United States, Canada, and across the globe.
Certified Child Life Specialists may earn PDUs by reading
Focus articles
and completing the accompanying quiz. This opportunity is free for ACLP members and costs $15 per article for non-members. Each
Focus article
is worth 0.5 PDUs in the Independent Study category. (There is a maximum of 10 PDUs in Independent Study for each five-year certification cycle.)
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Winter 2021
Read about the patient voice, licensure, the G.R.I.E.F. program, and more.
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Fall 2020
Read about DEI highlights, a tribute to child life, and much more.
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Summer 2020
Read about the impact of COVID-19 and ACLP's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Spring 2020
Read about HIPAA, art in healthcare, and resources for children coping with hair loss.
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Winter 2020
Read about the importance of pronouns, child life in Taiwan, and more.
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Fall 2019
Read about sibling programming, fantastical play, and animal assisted therapy.
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Summer 2019
Read the ethics-themed summer issue.
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Spring 2019
Read about disaster relief in our communities.
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Winter 2019
Read about supporting the NICU preemie family.
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Fall 2018
Read about when coping appears violent.
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Summer 2018
Read this special issue on professional identity.
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Spring 2018
Read about burnout, communications differences, and more.
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Winter 2018
Read about moving toward patient autonomy.
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Fall 2017
Read about child life tech and much more.
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Summer 2017
Read this special issue on relationships in child life.
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Spring 2017
Read about interventions, child life in refugee camps, and more.
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Winter 2017
Read about participatory learning, professional credibility, and more.
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Winter 2020 Issue (January)
October 01, 2019
Spring 2020 Issue (April)
January 01, 2020
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April 01, 2020
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July 01, 2020
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CLCC Overview
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Support ACLP
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Donate
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ACLP Bulletin
ACLP Monthly
CCLS Connection
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Website Advertising
Mailing Lists
Marquee Slides and Videos
The Child Life Profession
The Case for Child Life
Child Life in Action
Value Proposition Statement
Value Proposition Statement Contributors
Awards
Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished Service Award Recipients
2020 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Mary Barkey Award
Mary Barkey Award Recipients
2020 Mary Barkey Award Recipient
Research Recognition Awards
2020 Research Recognition Award Recipients
International Scholarship
International Award Recipients
One-Person Program Conference Scholarships
One-Person Program Conference Scholarship Recipients
Values of the profession
Membership
Individual Membership
Child Life Program Membership
Corporate and Non-Profit Organization Membership
ACLP Bulletin
Bulletin Submission Guidelines & Instructions
The Journal of Child Life
Premiere Issue
Current Issue
Editorial Contributors
Journal Submission Guidelines & Instructions
Member Turning Points
Member Turning Points Submission Form
Committee and Volunteer Profiles
Networking
Regional Child Life Groups
International Child Life Groups
ACLP Forum Guidelines
Book Club
Resources
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Resources
For Child Life Specialists
Child Life Resource Library
Child Life Professional Data Center (CLPDC)
CLPDC Subscriptions
CLPDC Resources
CLPDC Success Stories
PRAP
Program Review
Child Life Marketplace
First Book Marketplace
2020 Salary Survey
ACLP Archives
#ChildLife Podcast
For Educators & Internship Coordinators
Undergraduate Endorsement
Graduate Endorsement
Internship Accreditation
Internship Deadlines
Pre-Approval of Courses
PDU Pre-Approval
For Parents and Caregivers
Parent testimonials
CCLS testimonials
For Healthcare Administrators
Directories
Certification
Becoming Certified/Eligibility
Becoming Certified/Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Assessment
Verification of Requirements
Academic Requirements Detail
The Certification Exam
The Certification Exam
Preparing for the Exam
Dates, Fees, & Registration Information
Exam Day Instructions
2019 Exam Content Outline
Exam Development
Job Analysis Results
Certification Resources
Certification Resources
Child Life Academic Programs
Academic Programs Offering Child Life Course Taught by CCLS
Pre-Approved Courses
Endorsed Program Directory
Internship Information
Accredited Internships
Internship with Remote Supervision under Extenuating Circumstances
Diversity Scholarships
Internship Accreditation
Maintaining Certification
Maintaining Certification
Certification Maintenance FAQs
Recertification Options, Dates and Fees
Recertification Options, Dates and Fees
Professional Development Units
How can I earn PDUs
Child Life Code of Ethics
Child Life Code of Ethics
Social Networking Guidelines
Ethics Complaint Form
Ethics Violations
CCLS Directory
CLCC Policies Manual
Forms and Other Resources
Forms and Other Resources
Digital Badges
CCLS Connection Newsletter Archives
Child Life Practicum
Professional Development
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Mentor Program
Future Conferences
2021 Child Life Annual Conference
For Exhibitors
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2021 Exhibitors
ACLP Connect
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