Doing Tough Things the Right Way: Adapting Child Life Principles to Support Behavioural Patients - LIGHTNING PASS 2025

This webinar explores the real-world experiences of two child life specialists supporting behaviorally and developmentally complex pediatric patients in outpatient hospital settings. Using case studies from areas such as POCU/PACU, phlebotomy, and radiology, participants will examine creative, individualized strategies for assessment, preparation, and intervention. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing escalation risks, educating families, and utilizing adaptive care planning in both proactive and acute situations. The session will also highlight insights from a multidisciplinary team, underscoring the importance of coordinated, compassionate care across healthcare roles.

Suggested Domain:  Assessment; Intervention

Credits: 1.5 PDU

Learning Objective(s):

1. Assess for specific patient behaviours and developmental responses that may be a barrier to receiving timely, quality care – both in acute and advanced planning environments

2. Develop proactive strategies for communication and appropriate intervention when supporting patients with unique developmental or behavioral needs.

3. Reflect on the role of child life in normalizing and advocating for “unconventional” approaches to coping by understanding how they align with the foundations of our profession.

Please note: All webinar content and its certificate will expire on June 9, 2028, regardless of when it is purchased, accessed, or completed. At that point, the contents will no longer be available in any form, including as an archive or as a PDU certificate. It is the responsibility of the learner to complete the contents and download and save the certificate for their records prior to June 9, 2028.