Kristi Newby, BS, CCLS

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Kristi Newby, BS, CCLS, is a child life specialist in the Department of Radiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Procedural preparation and coping for patients and families undergoing diagnostic testing
Locations: Main Hospital
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Board Certification

Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)

Undergraduate Degree

BS in Elementary and Kindergarten Education - Penn State University, University Park, PA. 

Additional Training

Child Life Certification (Practicum at CHOP, followed by Child Life Internship at Goryeb Children's Hospital and Child Life Certification Exam)

Titles and Academic Titles

Child Life Specialist

Departments and Services

Leadership and Memberships

Member, Association for Child Life Professionals