This free seminar includes an introduction to the Child Life profession and an overview of the Child Life Program at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland (BCH Oakland). Attendees will participate in learning opportunities via presentation, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities.

Seminar programming will include:

  • Overview of the Child Life profession
  • In-depth look at the role of Child Life in different settings within BCH Oakland
  • Introduction to psycho-social supports for patients and families in the hospital
  • Exposure to different types of resources used in medical play and procedural preparations
  • Participation in therapeutic activities to support coping and emotional expression
  • Opportunity to obtain answers to questions by a panel of Certified Child Life Specialists from BCH Oakland


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This seminar is for:

  • Prospective Child Life Specialists
  • Child Life students
  • Those interested in learning more about the Child Life profession
  • Those interested in learning more about our specific program

For additional information, please contact Rose Tandeta, CCLS at [email protected].


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