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Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLSs) provide evidence-based, developmentally and psychologically appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, and education that support and reduce fear, anxiety and pain for children, adolescents and families. They work in partnership with families, interdisciplinary healthcare teams and community professionals within the evolving healthcare system to meet the psychosocial, emotional and development needs of children and adolescents.
Child Life in Japan
Read About Kana Harada's Child Life Journey
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Child Life in Academia
Read About Edgewood's Child Life Program.
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Child Life in the Family
Read About This Mother & Daughter CCLS Duo.
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Child Life in Action Stories
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Child Life in Public Health
Morganne Bovee, MPH, CCLS, transformed a field office into a welcoming space to treat children with autism.
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Child Life in a Tribal Hospital
Joanna Davis, CCLS, established the first child life program at a Tribal hospital in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Child Life in a Public Health Brigade
Mary Noe, MPH, CCLS, and Ashley Kilpatrick, CCLS, CIMI worked with Zika virus patients and their families.
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Child Life in Bereavement
Heather Eppelheimer, CCLS, focuses on education and bereavement planning for families who have received terminal fetal diagnoses.
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Child Life in Sedation
Laura Mitchell, BS, CCLS, incorporates a structured, individualized approach to sedation.
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Child Life in Child Advocacy
Annie Drehkoff, MS, CCLS, works with children who have experienced sexual abuse - Battling Abuse, Restoring Lives.
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Child Life in Dialysis Nutrition
Doreen Evans-Yorke, MA, CCLS, while cooking with patients, provides a sense of control for children and teens who can’t regulate their mobility.
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Child Life in Special Needs
Emily Onderick, BS, CCLS, learns important information about a patient’s communication style and potential triggers before the first encounter.
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Child Life in the ICU
Jessie Gordon, M.Ed., CCLS, received the training and technology needed to offer families recordings of their child’s heartbeat.
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Child Life in Radiology
Rachel Kinsinger, CCLS, tailors her procedural support to the patient, and uses a variety of techniques to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
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Child Life in Cardiology
Leslie Scott, CCLS, uses a customized cardiac teaching doll to help children understand what they may look and feel like after surgery.
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Child Life in Cardiology
Hanna Bratt, CCLS, CTRS, works with toddlers who struggle to understand the purpose behind the tubes and the poking and prodding.
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About ACLP
History of ACLP
Purpose, Mission, Values
Bylaws
Official Documents
ACLP Board of Directors
Board Positions & Qualifications
Board Nominations & Voting
Bylaws
Child Life Certification Commission (CLCC)
CLCC Overview
ACLP Committees & Working Groups
Committee Infrastructure & Appointment
ACLP Staff
Support ACLP
Legacy Gifts
Partnership Opportunities
Disney Compassion Program Advisory Group
The Beryl Institute White Paper
Donate
Advertise
Contact Us
The Child Life Profession
The Case for Child Life
Child Life in Action
Awards
Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished Service Award Recipients
Mary Barkey Award
Mary Barkey Award Recipients
Research Recognition Awards
Research Recognition Award Recipients
International Scholarship
One-Person Program Conference Scholarships
Operating Principles
Mission, Values, Vision
Membership
Individual Membership
Child Life Program Membership
Corporate and Non-Profit Organization Membership
Networking
Regional Child Life Groups
International Child Life Groups
ACLP Bulletin
Bulletin Submission Guidelines & Instructions
The Journal of Child Life
Journal Submission Guidelines & Instructions
ACLP Forum Guidelines
Volunteer Opportunities
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
#ChildLife Podcast
Child Life Marketplace
2019 Salary Survey
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
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
CCLS Directory
CLCC Policies Manual
Forms and Other Resources
Forms and Other Resources
Digital Badges
CCLS Connection Newsletter Archives
Child Life Practicum
Professional Development
Online Learning Portal
Mentor Program
2020 Child Life Annual Conference
For Attendees
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