Application Prerequisites & Process
The Child Life Council has up-to-date deadlines and details about the offer and acceptance process.
Clinical experience
Minimum pre-requisites to apply for the Internship:
- 100 hours of experience working with well children in a non-hospital setting
- 100 hours of documented pediatric hospital experience, under the supervision of a certified child life specialist
- 3.0 GPA in major related field of study
- Working theoretical knowledge of Child Life and child development
- Ten child-life related courses approved by Child Life Council Course work review
- Minimum of 1 Course taught by a Certified Child Life Specialist (inclusive of 6 curriculum topics required by the CLC)
- Understanding of Child Life professional practice
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Documentation of CPR certification
Prior to interviewing, you must read:
- Child Life in Hospitals: Theory and Practice (1981)
by R. Thompson and G. Stanford - Psychosocial Care of Children in Hospitals: A Clinical Practice Manual (1998)
by L. Gaynard
Application requirements
- Completed application (PDF) and essays
- Three letters of recommendation (These should reflect both academic work and work with children and families)
- Official transcripts
- Resume
Send completed applications to:
Jennifer Rupp
Child Life Intern Coordinator
Child Life Program
One Medical Center Dr.
Lebanon, NH 03756
For more information, please contact
Jennifer Rupp, BS, CCLS
Internship Coordinator
Phone: (603) 650-8410
Jennifer.E.Rupp@Hitchcock.org
