With a strong foundation in the theory and science of child development, Certified Child Life Specialists promote effective coping for children experiencing the stress and uncertainty of illness, injury, disability, loss and hospitalization. Certified Child Life Specialists translate the theory of developmental psychology into evidence-based practice and advocate for patient- and family-centered care in medical and community-based settings. In this course, child life students will provide an overview of discover the child life history of the child life profession as it related to psychological advocacy in pediatrics and how this historical knowledge provides a foundation for effective implementation of child life services today. Students will also examine foundational developmental theories, along with contemporary research, and application into support the application of knowledge into child life professional practice. The ACLP Official Documents will be analyzed as a source of guiding principles for professional practice. An introduction to child life program development, management, and clinical supervision is also examined in this course. This course must be taken prior to a child life internship.
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