Intro to Child Life Exam 1 (Week 1-5)
before play programs, sick children... -
were mainly isolated from everyone and everything in the hospital setting
Merasmus -
Greek word for "wasting away"
epidemic that affected infants who were isolated, causing them to die
"play ladies" -
a group of older women who came into the hospital setting and helped children with
the psychological problems
considered the pioneers of Child Life
how many play programs in children's hospitals were there in 1949 -
9
where were three of the known play programs established in 1920-1950 -
C.S. Mott's Children's Hospital- Michigan
Babies and Children's Hospital of Columbia Presbyterian- NY
Montreal Children's Hospital- Quebec
who is considered one of the founders of child life -
Emma Plank
what did Emma Plank do in 1955 -
created a program to address the social, emotional and educational needs of
hospitalized children at Cleveland City Hospital
served as director for the Child Life and Education Division until 1972
what was one of the first published books about Child Life -
"Working with Children in Hospitals" by Emma Plan in 1962
what organization was created in 1966 -
Association for the Well-Being of Hospitalized Children and Their Families
renamed: Association for the Care of Children in Hospitals (ACCH)
what decade did the field of child life grow rapidly -
1970-1980
with the addition of many new programs across North America
considered MAJOR MILESTONE in CL
when did a child life committee form within the ACCH -
1974
when was a Child Life task force formed to address areas of professionalism and
accreditation in the field of CL -
1978
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,what happened in 1982 -
the Child Life Council (CLC) was established
Phoenix Children's Hospital funded what research -
the theoretical framework and justification for the child life practice
when did CCLS establish professional certification credentials -
1986
certification exam for CL started when -
1998
at the time there were 1,500 members of CLC
how many members and programs were there in 2001 -
over 2,000 members
400 CL programs
how many members and programs exist in 2005 -
over 3,000 members
470 CL programs
25th anniversary of CLC -
2007
30th anniversary of CLC -
2012
what happened in 2016 -
CLC Board of Directors vote to change organization's name
CLC officially changes to Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
Objectives of Child Life -
1) to help the child cope with the stress and anxiety of the hospital experience
2) to promote the child's normal growth and development while in the health care setting and
after returning home
who are CLS -
trained professionals with expertise in helping children and their families overcome
life's most challenging events
qualities of CLS -
-is very knowledgeable about Child Development and Families and has a Bachelor's
or Master's degree in their field or a related field
-provides support to children, young adults, and families mainly in the hospital setting
-advocates for children and their families, education others concerning the needs of children
who are experiencing stress
-assists in coping using play, preparation, distraction, education, and self-expression
opportunities
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, -encourages psychosocial, cognitive, and physical development for those facing difficult
experiences especially related to illness and hospitalization
Where is child life utilized in children's hospitals? -
-oncology/hematology
-PICU
-NICU
-general peds
-surgery
-adolescents
-Cardiac intensive care unit (CICU)/Cardiac
-dialysis
-burns
-radiology
-ED
-day surgery/day medicine
-behavioral health/psych
other areas CL is utilized -
-adult inpatient units
-doctor's offices
-dentists's offices
-medical or special needs camps
-hospice centers
-funeral homes
-schools
-court systems
-community outreach programs
when is CL utilized? -
when a child, young adult, or family member is exhibiting stress, mainly in the
hospital setting
transitioning/experiencing stressful event (school re-entry, death/funeral, hospice)
when patients, their families and medical personnel are in need of: education, advocacy,
preparation, support, distraction
Mission of ACLP -
advances the field of Child Life by establishing and maintaining professional
standards, enhancing the professional growth and development of members, and advancing
credibility of the Child Life profession by fostering research and promoting the efficacy of
Child Life practice
ACLP member advantages -
-access to professional adn student forums
-access to the directory of Child Life Programs
-access to and discount on many valuable resources
-professional development courses
-quarterly subscription to the ACLP bulletin and monthly newsletter
-professional networking opportunities
-access to up-to-date information from the Child LIfe Community
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before play programs, sick children... -
were mainly isolated from everyone and everything in the hospital setting
Merasmus -
Greek word for "wasting away"
epidemic that affected infants who were isolated, causing them to die
"play ladies" -
a group of older women who came into the hospital setting and helped children with
the psychological problems
considered the pioneers of Child Life
how many play programs in children's hospitals were there in 1949 -
9
where were three of the known play programs established in 1920-1950 -
C.S. Mott's Children's Hospital- Michigan
Babies and Children's Hospital of Columbia Presbyterian- NY
Montreal Children's Hospital- Quebec
who is considered one of the founders of child life -
Emma Plank
what did Emma Plank do in 1955 -
created a program to address the social, emotional and educational needs of
hospitalized children at Cleveland City Hospital
served as director for the Child Life and Education Division until 1972
what was one of the first published books about Child Life -
"Working with Children in Hospitals" by Emma Plan in 1962
what organization was created in 1966 -
Association for the Well-Being of Hospitalized Children and Their Families
renamed: Association for the Care of Children in Hospitals (ACCH)
what decade did the field of child life grow rapidly -
1970-1980
with the addition of many new programs across North America
considered MAJOR MILESTONE in CL
when did a child life committee form within the ACCH -
1974
when was a Child Life task force formed to address areas of professionalism and
accreditation in the field of CL -
1978
1|Page
,what happened in 1982 -
the Child Life Council (CLC) was established
Phoenix Children's Hospital funded what research -
the theoretical framework and justification for the child life practice
when did CCLS establish professional certification credentials -
1986
certification exam for CL started when -
1998
at the time there were 1,500 members of CLC
how many members and programs were there in 2001 -
over 2,000 members
400 CL programs
how many members and programs exist in 2005 -
over 3,000 members
470 CL programs
25th anniversary of CLC -
2007
30th anniversary of CLC -
2012
what happened in 2016 -
CLC Board of Directors vote to change organization's name
CLC officially changes to Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
Objectives of Child Life -
1) to help the child cope with the stress and anxiety of the hospital experience
2) to promote the child's normal growth and development while in the health care setting and
after returning home
who are CLS -
trained professionals with expertise in helping children and their families overcome
life's most challenging events
qualities of CLS -
-is very knowledgeable about Child Development and Families and has a Bachelor's
or Master's degree in their field or a related field
-provides support to children, young adults, and families mainly in the hospital setting
-advocates for children and their families, education others concerning the needs of children
who are experiencing stress
-assists in coping using play, preparation, distraction, education, and self-expression
opportunities
2|Page
, -encourages psychosocial, cognitive, and physical development for those facing difficult
experiences especially related to illness and hospitalization
Where is child life utilized in children's hospitals? -
-oncology/hematology
-PICU
-NICU
-general peds
-surgery
-adolescents
-Cardiac intensive care unit (CICU)/Cardiac
-dialysis
-burns
-radiology
-ED
-day surgery/day medicine
-behavioral health/psych
other areas CL is utilized -
-adult inpatient units
-doctor's offices
-dentists's offices
-medical or special needs camps
-hospice centers
-funeral homes
-schools
-court systems
-community outreach programs
when is CL utilized? -
when a child, young adult, or family member is exhibiting stress, mainly in the
hospital setting
transitioning/experiencing stressful event (school re-entry, death/funeral, hospice)
when patients, their families and medical personnel are in need of: education, advocacy,
preparation, support, distraction
Mission of ACLP -
advances the field of Child Life by establishing and maintaining professional
standards, enhancing the professional growth and development of members, and advancing
credibility of the Child Life profession by fostering research and promoting the efficacy of
Child Life practice
ACLP member advantages -
-access to professional adn student forums
-access to the directory of Child Life Programs
-access to and discount on many valuable resources
-professional development courses
-quarterly subscription to the ACLP bulletin and monthly newsletter
-professional networking opportunities
-access to up-to-date information from the Child LIfe Community
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