Child life practicum hours should be completed in an appropriate setting that provides the child life practicum student with the opportunity to observe and learn from psychosocial interventions that assist infants, children, youth, and families coping with the stress and uncertainty of illness, injury and treatment.. Approved settings can include:
Pediatric in-patient units including critical care units and in outpatient areas including emergency departments, radiology and imaging, specialty care clinics, behavioral and rehabilitation.
Community outreach programs
Private practice
Hospice services and home health
Camps for children with healthcare needs
Private medical and dental practices
Services to children of adult patients