Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Association of Child Life Professionals
What parents should know
Specialist in helping children and families cope with hospitalization, illness, and medical procedures. Uses play, preparation, and education to minimize stress and support development.
Coaching is not therapy
Parenting coaching focuses on goal-setting, skill-building, and moving forward. It is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. Coaches with therapy licenses may offer coaching services separately from their clinical practice.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree, 600-hour supervised clinical internship, certification exam
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) is a credential of Association of Child Life Professionals. The Parenting Passport is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Association of Child Life Professionals. Information on this page is sourced from publicly available materials.
At a glance
- Issued by
- Association of Child Life Professionals
- Region
- United States
- Regulation
- Not government-regulated
- Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree, 600-hour supervised clinical internship, certification exam
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