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Child Life Program Directory Listing
ACLP recognizes that practicums have become a barrier within the pathway to the child life profession. Pre-internship experiences, such as practicums, are not required by the Child Life Certification Commission and ACLP does not endorse practicums or other pre-internship programs.
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- 3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4319 - (800) 879-2467
- http://www.chop.edu
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Areas Where Child Life Services Are Offered
Specially trained staff in the Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy Department provide individualized care and support designed to meet the unique needs of children and families as they cope with illness, injury, treatment, hospitalization and the overall healthcare experience. They provide age-appropriate preparation, education, therapeutic and developmental play, creative art therapies and so much more. Learn how each discipline within this department can support your child. Who We Are At CHOP, the Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy Department is comprised of more than 160 professionals who specialize in the psychosocial care and emotional well-being of patients and families. The team provides care at the hospital and across CHOP’s care network. Who are we? Certified Child Life Specialists and Child Activity Coordinators Creative Arts Therapists (such as art, music and dance/movement therapists) Pet Therapy Services through the Gerald B. Shreiber Pet Therapy Program Teachers and Education Coordinators in the Hospital School Program Patient Media & Broadcasting Program Patient Technology & Digital Arts Program Our departmental goals are varied, but all are designed to support young patients and their families during hospitalization and medical procedures. We promote positive coping and self-expression related to healthcare experiences for patients and their siblings through play. We reduce fear, stress, anxiety and pain by providing opportunities for children to become familiar with the healthcare environment and by promoting family-centered care. We develop supportive relationships with patients and family members through the use of creative art therapies and play. We provide developmentally appropriate education about medical procedures, diagnoses and healthcare experiences. We bridge the gap between home and hospital by providing familiar activities. We work closely with families and healthcare teams to minimize the stress of a hospital or outpatient visit and to achieve healthcare goals. Recruitment, Retention and Student Training Opportunities The Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy Department at CHOP is always looking for top talent to add to our team and offers numerous student training opportunities. Formal and accredited internships and practicum experiences are also offered in the following disciplines: child life, art therapy, music therapy, dance movement therapy and patient media programs production. For more information, contact childlifestudentprograms@email.chop.edu.
Free Standing Children's Academic Hospital
A patient referral or consultation is not required for child life programs and services
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Emergency Center
- Inpatient Acute Care
- Inpatient Critical Care (includes PICU, NICU, and CICU)
- Inpatient Hematology/Oncology
- Palliative Care Services
- Radiology
- Trauma Service
Outside areas are serviced
Nursing
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Child Life Staffing
149
130
5
2
62
7
70
Internship Availability Information
Yes
Courtney Dill, MS, CCLS
childlifestudentprograms@email.chop.edu
267-426-2790
https://www.chop.edu/pages/child-life-internship
640
- Completed Practicum
- Relevant Volunteer Experience
- Relevant Work Experience
- Other
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
3
3
0
Yes
Yes
No
Practicum Availability Information
Yes
Courtney Dill, MS, CCLS
childlifestudentprograms@email.chop.edu
267-426-2790
https://www.chop.edu/pages/child-life-practicum
120
- Relevant Volunteer Experience
- Relevant Work Experience
Yes
Yes
Yes
2
2
2
0
Yes
No
Fellowship Availability Information
No
Volunteer Opportunities
In-person
Yes
215.590.1093
650
Yes
215-590-1000
Main Hospital Beds
272
61
98
57
50
0
18
Satellite Hospital Beds
0
0
0
0
0
0
0