Child Life Development Practicum
The purpose of the Child Life Development practicum is to give students hands-on experience with the effects of chronic illness and hospitalization on patients' siblings. This experience is under the supervision of the Sibling Coordinator and Sibling Therapy Assistant and takes place in Tyler's Place, a playroom for inpatient brothers and sisters between the ages of 3 and 12. Practicum students will have an opportunity to:
- Learn about and observe how hospitalization and chronic illness effects siblings
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities for siblings
- Facilitate socialization between siblings of all ages
- Provide and enhance sibling programming
- Acquire knowledge in the assessment of siblings undergoing stress
- Observe staff members in their role within sibling play area
Duration
The Child Development Practicum at the American Family Children's Hospital is 16 weeks and is offered in the summer only. The primary hours will be one of the following: 10am–2pm or 2–6pm. These positions may include special events outside of the primary hours.
Qualifications
Students must:
- Have at least junior standing in an accredited university or second-year standing from a technical college
- Have completed at least two accredited child development courses
- Have prior experience working with children of multiple age groups
- Be currently enrolled in a university or technical college
- Complete American Family Children's Hospital volunteer requirements
Applying
Include the following application materials:
- Child Life Development Practicum Application (pdf)
- Résumé
- Two letters of reference
- Copy of current transcript
Send the materials to:
Child Life Practicum Program
Attn. Julie Auenson
American Family Children's Hospital
1675 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792-C175
(608) 890-7888
Application Deadlines
- Postmarked by March 1
- Positions will be offered by March 14
- Acceptance by March 20