For those accepted into internship:
Educational Components
- Formal written case study.
- Formal Research Review and Best Evidence Statement as guided by assigned EBP mentor.
- Participation in staff led in-services on topics related to Child Life Competencies.
- Weekly meetings with internship coordinator.
- Internship project.
- Weekly written assignments on topics that facilitate translation of theory to clinical practice.
- Final presentation to Division of Child Life & Integrative Care.
Clinical Practice Components
- Individual therapeutic interventions.
- Daily journal of experiences.
- Weekly Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation tool reflecting on work with patients and families.
- Clinical skills development focused on the following core competencies:
- Developmental Theories
- Coping Interventions/Techniques
- Formal Assessment
- Informal Assessment
- Empathetic Engagement
- Facilitation of Therapeutic Space
- Safety
- Rapport Building
- Professional Boundaries
- Professional Presence/Demeanor
- Professional Collaboration
- Charting
- Evidenced- Based Practice/Research
- Conflict Resolution
- Advocacy and Professional Representation General Therapeutic Play
- Volunteer Supervision
- Group Play Facilitation
- Medical Play
- Developmental Translation (Teaching and Preparation)
- Knowledge (Teaching and Preparation)
- Procedural Support
- Post-Event Processing
- Grief and Bereavement Support