Child life internship

The child life internship is professional preparation for child life certification and entry level child life specialist position. The intern will gain experience working with children 0-18, their caregiver(s), and the medical team to assist in coping with stressful healthcare experiences. Primary areas of coverage will be in the pediatric inpatient unit and emergency services, with some coverage in surgery and outpatient procedures.

This is an unpaid, non-benefited 600+ hour internship. Applicants can be with or without University affiliation.

Requirements for child life internship

• Completed and Signed Common Child Life Common Internship Application
• ACLP Eligibility Assessment Report
• Resume and cover letter
• Copy of transcripts from all attended institutions (student copy acceptable)
• Two Child Life Internship Common Recommendation Forms (located in common application). Please include one educational reference and one clinical experience reference.

We follow the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) deadlines for the internship application process:

Fall Internship (September-December)

• Posted by February 15
• Deadline: March 15

Winter/Spring Internship (January-May)

• Posted by August 5
• Application Deadline: September 5

We do not offer summer internships

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