Child Life On Call

[Professional Responsibility] Drawing the Curtain: A Culturally Conscious Framework for Child Life Practice with Dr. Kia Ferrer, PhD, CCLS, GC-C

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Explore culturally conscious child life care with Dr. Kia Ferrer. Learn how bias, culture, race, identity, and systemic inequities can shape assessment—and discover practical ways to bring curiosity, reflection, and context into your practice.

[Professional Responsibility] The Child Life Way: Child Life Specialists in School and Beyond

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Explore how child life principles extend beyond the hospital into schools and beyond. Learn practical strategies for adapting child life skills, building sustainable programs, advocating for new roles, and supporting children in diverse communities.

[Professional Responsibility] Child Life Skills Across Settings: Engaging Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Donors at NMDP with Jacqueline Cola, CCLS

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Jacqueline Cola shares her journey to NMDP, explores the stem cell donation process, and demonstrates how advocacy, education, and communication create meaningful careers in nontraditional healthcare settings.

1 PDU [Professional Responsibility] Reclaiming the Heart of Child Life in Productivity-Driven Systems When Metrics Miss the Moment: Protecting Child Life’s Core in a Numbers World with Lyndsey Paulson, CCLS

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Examine how productivity pressures impact child life practice and learn strategies to preserve connection, advocacy, and compassionate care when metrics overshadow meaningful patient moments.

1 PDU [Professional Responsibility] Curiosity and Connection: Resolving Team Conflict with Antonio Melendez

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1 PDU [Professional Responsibility] March of Dimes NICU Family Support®: An Overview for Child Life Specialists in the NICU

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Certified Child Life Specialists will explore the March of Dimes® NICU Family Support® program, gaining practical tools to reduce parental stress, enhance family-centered care, and strengthen support for NICU families.