. (312) 942-9020shira_p_miller@rush.edu. While earning Child Life student clinical hours interns will be mentored in the assessment process of providing developmentally appropriate diagnosis and procedural teaching, distraction during medical procedures, medical play sessions, therapeutic/expressive play interventions, legacy building and bereavement support. Please have the individual writing the letter address the following in their letter of recommendation: The internship candidates current strengths, The internship candidates current challenges or areas for growth, Each letter and form must be signed on official letterhead, in a sealed envelope that is, Unofficial transcripts from academic institutions Must verify minimum of a 3.0 GPA, Copy of final evaluation from practicum (. Internship training is required for those students who are planning a career as a Certified Child Life Specialist. We change and save lives every day. Becoming a certified child life specialist The Child Life Department at Rush Children's Hospital offers an accredited internship experience through the Association of Child Life Professionals. Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Assist with analysis, development, and presentation of data visualizations to inform equitable policy decisions. Click on a featured specialty on the list or search for a specialty. and preschoolers to experience, especially in a new, strange environment explain illnesses and concepts such as death in developmentally All other questions can be directed to internshipreadiness@childlife.org. own individual ways. designed for individuals with the desire and knowledge to become a We provide a range of activities to encourage kids to be kids. Skip to Job Postings. Suggested majors for Internship candidates are: Selection of Child Life interns is determined based on a variety of criteria that include: academics, previous experience working with children in or outside of hospital setting, references, and an interview. 2001-2022 Oregon Health & Science University. Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. They are also certified by the, Jan Crider, registered art therapist, B.S., ATR, CCLS, Find health and parenting tips, patient stories and more on Doernbechers, Read about research breakthroughs, patient care and many other topics on the, Bridges Program (Pediatric Palliative Care), Childrens Palliative Care FAQ and Resources, Emotional Support and Preparation for Siblings, Facility Dogs and Animal-Assisted Therapy. varying, depending on individual needs. //