Child Life Internship Application

Date

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Email Address

Address

City

State

Country

Zip

College/University Name

Major

Graduation Date

Level (check one)

Bachelor's

Master's

Supplemental Application Questions

Please respond to the following scenario: You are called to meet a newly admitted 10-year-old boy with a broken leg. What information would you obtain in order to assess the patient? (approx. 200 words)

What Child Life interventions would you provide? (approx. 200 words)

Describe a therapeutic activity you would use to engage the patient. (approx. 200 words)

What do you anticipate will be the biggest challenges and/or stressors of working as a Child Life Specialist? How will you personally cope with these challenges? (approx. 200 words)

Why are you specifically interested in completing your internship at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital? (approx. 200 words)

Documents

Please upload the below documents for candidacy considerations.

ACLP Common Child Life Internship Application

ACLP Eligibility Assessment

Verification forms for practicum/volunteer/work experiences

Transcripts (unofficial transcript is acceptable)

Resume

Cover Letter

Final Evaluation From Practicum

Additional Supportive Information

Contact Information