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My remaining time in Chicago for the Child Life Conference was amazing. On Friday, I began the day with a session called Communication Collaboration: Child Life Specialist and Speech-Language Pathologist. The presenters provided
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I’m at this years conference for child life in Chicago and it’s off to a great start. The Gov. of IL declared today Child Life Day which was pretty neat. There was a high level of energy at the conference! The
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Our Child Life Assistant program has a few minor changes so I thought I’d post them here for everyone to see. This degree is mostly available for students in MN (at this time) with face to face courses. That being said, a
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Did you know that March is Child Life Month? Please visit a previous post to learn more about Child Life (guest speakers!) and the program we offer here at DCTC. What was a play lady? I encourage you to watch the video as it
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In case you missed it, there was a focus piece on the Today Show about Child Life. Matt Lauer went to St. Jude’s and to a pajama party. Check it out! Click HERE to view the video clip.
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I haven’t posted for a while, I know. I was at the National Child Life Conference. I learned many new techniques and was able to network with child life professionals. I attended a new member/first-timer orientation at the
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I just got back from a fantastic meeting for Child Life. It was at Shriners hospital in Minneapolis. Two DCTC students, in the Child Life Assistant degree program, attended with me. After we registered, dinner was served. It was
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Today I was up and up an’ attem at 5am and began my journey south at 6:30. I was on my way to meet the Child Life Director at Mayo Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. It took about 2 hours from my
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What I’m not, By Steve Slowinski A nurse. A doctor. A social worker. A “Keeper of the Toys.” A magical “make-this-kid-not-cry” person. Only someone to play with the kids. I’m not
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Did you know that it is Child Life Month? In recognition of Child Life Month and our newest degree program here at DCTC, I’d like to spotlight this month’s professional guest speakers on Child Life! Please visit
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I have FANTASTIC news to share today. Some of you already know, but for those who don’t… our newest degree option was approved in December! It’s a Child Life Assistant AAS Degree. If you’re like most
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Are you interested in working with children? Does being in a health care setting interested you? A career as a child life specialist may be an option for you! Child life professionals are trained in child development and
