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                        As a certified child life specialist, you work with kids and families in health care
                           settings.
                        
                        
                        You’re there for support, guidance and therapy.
                        
                        
                        Your expertise makes a big difference. You help others deal with trauma, loss, long-term
                           illness or injury and other challenges.
                        
                     
                        
                        Standard: Get certified
                        
                        
                        With certification, you’re better equipped to provide a helping hand.
                        
                        
                        
                           
                           - Become a practicing certified child life specialist.
 
                           
                           - Earn a higher salary
 
                           
                           - Meet the psychosocial needs of kids and families facing medical issues.
 
                           
                           - Put theory into practice as a lab student, or at your practicum or internship site.
 
                           
                        
                        
                        Advanced: Discover new possibilities in child life practice
                        
                        
                        Already a practicing certified child life specialist? The advanced track sets you
                           up for greater success:
                        
                        
                        
                           
                           - Conduct research in your clinical practice.
 
                           
                           - Start toward your PhD.
 
                           
                           - Build the traits for leadership roles. Become a mentor for colleagues or future child
                              life students.
 
                           
                           - Increase your salary potential and career options