Child Life Student Programs

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!

Learn more about the Child Life 101 or 201 educational sessions
Download the Child Life 101 or 201 application
Our next Child Life 101 and 201 session will be in April. Due to COVID, we are uncertain as to whether this will in person or via Zoom. Please contact Kristen at Kristen.davis@oumedicine.com for further information regarding the date and times.

All applications must be printed with full payment included and mailed to the address below. Checks and PayPal accepted.

• Please make checks payable to: The Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health Volunteers, in the memo section, write Child Life 101 (this event is non-refundable).

• You can also pay via PayPal at PayPal.me/VolunteeratChildrens. Make sure to note "Child Life 101" in the memo field.

The Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health
Child Life Program Attn: Kristen Holmes

Mailbox #71
1200 Everett Drive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104

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 email us your cover letter and resume before the event and Please bring with you your Child Life cover letter and resume to the event.

Confirmation of accepted registration, directions and parking will be communicated with you via email

Please contact Kristen Holmes at 405-417-1790 or at kristen.davis@oumedicine.com if you have any questions.

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 with you your Child Life cover letter and resume.

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

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
• 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.

• Learn More About the Internship Program
• Child Life Internship Application

All applications must be postmarked 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	September 5	2nd Tuesday of October	2nd Wednesday of October
Fall	March 15	1st Tuesday of May	3rd Tuesday in May

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 www.oumedicine.com under the Career Center section.

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