Child Life Student Programs

Child Life 101

Have you ever heard of a Child Life specialist or the field of Child Life? Would you be interested in learning more about the Child Life profession? Are you currently a student wondering if your degree program will allow you to become a Child Life specialist? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Child Life 101 is for you!

Sign Up for September 2021

Child Life 201

Child Life 201 will be a more intensive workshop to help students who are on a serious path of becoming a Child Life Specialist. It will be a half day course that consists of four workshops including information on practicum, internship, resume/cover letter, and interview tips and tricks. Please bring your Child Life cover letter and resume with you.

If you are interested in a university Introduction to Child Life course, please contact Kristen Holmes at Kristen.Davis@oumedicine.com for more information.

Sign up for August 2021

More Information About Child Life 101 & 201

Child Life Practicum

The Child Life Practicum Program takes place in the summer (May-August) and fall (August-December). Learn more about the Practicum Program here.

Download the Practicum Application Packet
Deadlines:
Be sure that your application packet is postmarked by the appropriate deadline indicated below. Your application must be complete to be considered for an interview. Please note that submitting a completed application does not guarantee an interview or practicum placement. Candidates will be required to meet in person if located within a three-hour drive, or be available via Skype or Zoom.

For practicum starting:	Application deadline:	Interviews during:	Initial offer date:
May	January 19	January/February	4th Tuesday in February
September	March 29	April/May	3rd Tuesday in May
January (Spring)	September 19	September/October	4th Tuesday in October

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to find answers to common questions. Additional questions regarding student programs can be directed to Kelsi Hildreth, Child Life Practicum Coordinator, at kelsi.hildreth@oumedicine.com.

Child Life Internship

We’re excited to announce that our Child Life Internship Program has been accredited through the Association of Child Life Professionals. To see a full list of accredited programs, please visit the Association of Child Life Professionals website.

The Child Life Internship Program takes place in the spring (January-May) and fall (August-December) semesters.

Download the Internship Packet

All applications must be postmarked by the application deadline as specified for the Association of Child Life Professionals. Your application must be complete to be considered for an interview. Please note that submitting a completed application does not guarantee an interview or internship placement. Interview candidates will be required to meet in-person, if located within a three hour drive, or via Skype.

Internship Session	| Application Deadline |	Initial Offer Date |	Acceptance Date
Winter/Spring	Sept. 5	2nd Tuesday of Oct.	2nd Wednesday of Oct.
Fall	March 15	1st Tuesday of May	3rd Tuesday in May

Summer Jan. 5 Feb. 8, 2022 Feb. 9, 2022

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to find answers to common questions. Additional questions regarding student programs can be directed to kortnie.hays@oumedicine.com.

Fellowship

We also offer a Child Life Fellowship. The fellowship is an opportunity for further learning and growing as a child life specialist once a child life internship has been completed. It is a one-year paid position that usually starts in the fall. The position is posted in late spring and the application can be located at careers.ouhealth.com.

Learn More About the Fellowship Program by reading the Fellowship Program FAQ.