Course Objectives

By completing this online continuing education program,

  • The participant will understand the role of child life specialists in supporting children of adult patients, including how they address emotional, developmental, and informational needs during a parent's serious illness

  • The participant will be able to identify common life-limiting and life-threatening conditions in adult patients that typically lead to child life consultations, and explain the unique challenges these diagnoses present to children.

  • The participant will be able to apply case study examples and resource tools to illustrate effective strategies for child life support across different scenarios, empowering team members to navigate these situations with confidence and compassion.

ACLP Domain

  • Intervention

Instructor

Certified Child Life Specialist

Kelsi Hildreth Wilson, MS, CCLS

UT Southwestern Medical Center