Practicum

Please note: We are currently only accepting university affiliated students.

Suggested readings prior to or during practicum:

• The Handbook of Child Life by R. Thompson, 2nd Edition (2018)
• Meeting Children’s Psychosocial Needs across the Healthcare Continuum (2005)
• Psychosocial Care of Children in Hospitals: A Clinical Practice Manual by L. Gaynard et al (1990)

Stipend

No stipend will be paid to child life practicum students.

Manual fee

If accepted to the practicum program at CHM, there is a $20 fee for the practicum manual.

Application Checklist

To be considered for a practicum at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, an application must contain the following items:

Please note: Incomplete applications or applications post marked after the deadline will not be considered.

• Children’s Hospital of Michigan practicum application
• Practicum application question responses
• Current resume
• Transcripts from all academic institutions. Transcripts may be official or unofficial.

Download Practicum Application Form