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The goal of this series isn't simply to learn more child life content — it's to practice using what you know.

Throughout the series, participants will have opportunities to:

• Apply developmental knowledge to clinical scenarios
• Practice assessment and prioritization
• Strengthen clinical reasoning
• Explore approaches to medical and therapeutic play
• Practice communicating clinical decisions and interventions
• Prepare for child life interviews
• Build confidence translating classroom knowledge into clinical practice

Developmental Theory

Explore how developmental theory informs the way child life specialists assess, communicate with, and support children and families across healthcare experiences.

Assessment

Learn how to gather and interpret information about a child and family to better understand their needs, strengths, coping, and response to the healthcare environment.

Prioritization

Practice determining what needs attention first in complex clinical situations. Develop your ability to identify immediate needs, consider multiple factors, and explain your clinical reasoning.

Medical + Therapeutic Play

Explore the purpose and application of medical and therapeutic play. Consider how play can support preparation, understanding, coping, expression, and adjustment during healthcare experiences.

Interview Preparation + Practice

Build confidence communicating your child life knowledge and clinical thinking in interviews. Practice responding to common interview questions and articulating your approach to clinical situations.