Child Life Internship Program | Children's of Alabama (407) 567-4248 To gain an understanding of the special needs of chronically ill children/adolescents and their families. If you have questions about this process as an Accredited Internship Site, please contact InternshipAccreditation@childlife.org. Our team offers three 15-week internships during the fall, spring, and summer. Child life interns can expect to have a diverse and fulfilling experience at Children's Minnesota. The Child Life Department at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital offers a 15-week (600 hours) child life internship. The Child Life Program is proud to offer stipends for students completing a child life internship. CoxHealth accepts one Child Life intern three times per year: spring, summer and fall semesters. Picture Perfect sessions are available for patients scheduled for MRI, Voiding Cystourethrograms (VCUG), and Barium Enemas (BE). We currently have 21 certified child life specialists, 3 board certified music therapists, and a patient activity coordinator. Spokane, WA 99204. The UC Davis Child Life Department offers practicum and internship opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career as a child life specialist. During medical procedures, Child Life specialists offer a variety of tools to re-direct your childs attention to decrease anxiety and increase cooperation. Submission of an application does not guarantee that the candidate will receive an interview or an internship placement. The College of Medicine, the largest of six colleges at the University of Florida Academic Health Center, opened in 1956 with a mission to increase Florida's supply of highly qualified physicians, provide advanced health-care services to Florida residents and foster discovery in health research. Medical play provides the opportunity for children to work through their feelings and fears surrounding healthcare events. That is why we provide online Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses for you to complete for CME credits.