The Therapeutic Recreation internship student will be a part of the Pediatric Health Related Services (PHRS) team which includes Child Life Specialists, Recreational Therapists, and Music Therapists. The amount of hours for your practicum is based on your school's requirements. The typical requirement is 480 hours for 12 consecutive weeks with rotations in the various scheduled shifts and programming. 

To apply for the practicum please send your resume and cover letter to janine.roe@rankenjordan.org. The cover letter should include your intent and releveant coursework. Applications will be reviewed and interviews granted based on a selection process. If the below deadlines should fall on a weekend or holiday, the date will then be moved to the next business day. The dates are set according to the Child Life Council's recommendations.  

  Requirements from the student:

• A written and legal contract with the university and Ranken Jordan
• Start/end dates with any requested time off or possible scheduling conflicts
• A recent TB test
• Copy of vaccination records
• Background check by the university

Information must be provided prior to start of the practicum or start date will be delayed.   Practicum student's assignments/responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Chart reviews
• Discipline interviews
• Discipline observations
• Case study
• Article reviews
• Abbreviation and diagnosis quiz
• Site visit
• Observation and procedure write-ups
• Documentation
• Program planning
• Patient caseload
• Developmental assessment
• In-service presentation
• Student project

Please review our website and our department information on the HOPE Program to gain a better understading of our unique hospital setting.