Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life Internships at The Children's Hospital
As professionals responsible for training and advancing candidates into the fields of Therapeutic Recreation and Child Life, we want to select students who are most motivated and committed to these professions. Specifically, we are looking for interns who are educationally well prepared to work with pediatric patients and their families. Having classes, for example, in child/human development, psychology, family relations, cultural diversity, and the hospitalized/handicapped child are especially useful. Additionally, we give strong preference to applicants who have significant experience working with children…ideally in a healthcare setting.
While completing internships at The Children's Hospital, TR/CL students are able to take advantage of a variety of amenities. These include free parking, employee discounts at the hospital cafeteria, office space including computer and email access, Employee Health Services, free continuing education opportunities, phone line and pager. TR/CL interns also have access to The Children's Hospital Medical Library, Family Resource Center and to the University of Colorado Denver Medical Library.
Description of Internship Program
Winter Internship
- Applications must be postmarked by September 5
- Applicants will be notified by October 22
- Acceptance deadline is October 28
- Internship will begin the 2nd Monday in January
Summer Internship
- Applications must be postmarked by January 5
- Applicants will be notified by February 22
- Acceptance deadline is February 28
- Internship will begin the 3rd Monday in May
Please note: We do not offer internships in the fall or spring.
Applications
The Application consists of the following pieces:
Only completed Application Packets will be reviewed. Please do not send your packet in different pieces – complete all parts before sending. Submit your packet to:
Sandra M. Breiner, CCLS
The Children’s Hospital
Therapeutic Recreation/Child Life Department
13123 East 16th Avenue
Box B220
Aurora, CO 80045
Contact Information
If you need further information, please feel free to contact us.
Sandy Breiner
TR/CL Internship Coordinator
TR/CL Department
720-777-4658
