Child Life Workshop An introductory workshop to learn more about the role of a child life specialist. This workshop is open to high school juniors and seniors, college students, and adults considering a possible career change.   Child Life 101 – an overview of the child life specialist role o Discuss the traditional roles of a child life specialist o Watch video clips of child life staff working with patients and families o Explore the process of a child life specialist from patient assessment to intervention o Participate in a panel discussion with Certified Child Life Specialists Child Life 201 – an overview of the requirements to enter the field o Academic preparation o The journey from student to professional – what is required and what is not o Discuss your unique needs during afternoon breakout sessions 2014 Dates and locations Feb. 15 – Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas April 12 – Medical City Children’s Hospital, Dallas June 28 – Cook Children’s Medical Center, Fort Worth Sept. 13 – Our Children’s House at Baylor, Dallas Nov. 15 – Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Dallas General schedule of events 8 a.m. – Registration 8:30 a.m. – Morning session: Child Life 101 12:30 p.m. – Afternoon session registration 1 p.m. – Afternoon session: Child Life 201 4:30 p.m. – Dismissal Registration information Please register for your preferred day at the Web site of the hospital hosting the event Registration fee: Morning session only: Child Life 101 – $25 Afternoon session only: Child Life 201 – $25 Full-day both sessions – $40 (lunch is included) For more information, please contact: Linsey Hammon, CCLS Cook Children’s Medical Center 682-885-4504 [email protected]