Role OverviewThe Child Life Extern will gain practical experience in a hospital environment, assisting Certified Child Life Specialists in providing play, procedural preparation, and support to pediatric patients and their families.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include supporting daily clinical duties, facilitating play opportunities, observing and participating in patient preparation, and documenting patient interactions.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Eligibility for or working toward certification through the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) is required, and a bachelor's or master's degree in Child Life, Human Development, Psychology, or a related field is also required.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Child Life, Human Development, Psychology, or related field
- Completion of a minimum of 100 practicum or observation hours in a hospital or healthcare setting
- CPR (BLS) Certification
- Eligibility for or working toward certification through the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)
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