--- title: "How to apply to the CPMC Child Life Internship | Sutter Health" description: "We offer internships in the winter/spring, summer and fall, and abide by ACLP application deadlines." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life/apply" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Clinical Education programs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs) / 4. [CPMC Child Life Internship program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life) / 5. How to apply # How to apply **Section menu** - [CPMC Child Life Internship program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life "CPMC Child Life Internship program") - [Program details](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life/program-details "Program details") - [How to apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life/apply "How to apply") - [CPMC Child Life Internship program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life "CPMC Child Life Internship program") - [Program details](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life/program-details "Program details") - [How to apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life/apply "How to apply") We typically offer internships in the winter/spring, and fall, and abide by ACLP application deadlines. Intern candidates must have completed the following: - At least 200 hours of experience within one or more child life programs - A bachelor’s degree program with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA. If you are in a master’s degree program or have completed your master’s degree, you must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. - All coursework required for certification or be enrolled/registered for this coursework. **If you do not meet these requirements, please do not apply.** The ideal candidate possesses: - A strong academic and practical background, including varied work experience with children and families - The ability to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of growth and development, with proficiency in articulating and applying this knowledge - The ability to effectively communicate with children and families - Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to be flexible - The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing - The ability to communicate their own needs, and fully utilize clinical supervision As of January 6, 2023, we will be using the Association of Child Life Professionals Internship Readiness Common Application. To apply, see the instructions below: 1. [**Complete the Internship Readiness Common Application.**](https://www.childlife.org/certification/become-certified/clinical-internship/internship-readiness-common-application "Complete the Internship Readiness Common Application") 2. [Detailed instructions on how to complete the application.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/smcs-child-life/-/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Files/Education/internship-readiness-common-application-guide "Detailed instructions on how to complete the application.") 3. Email the downloaded application to [**cpmcchildlifeintern@sutterhealth.org**](mailto:cpmcchildlifeintern@sutterhealth.org) The email subject line should state the internship session (winter/spring, fall) and year. 4. **In addition to the ACLP Internship Readiness Common Application we are also requiring a cover letter and resume with your submitted application.** ### Living in San Francisco   Live and work in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. From outdoor adventures in protected national landscapes to world-class museums and dining, San Francisco is a city like no other. [Get to know the area](https://www.visitcalifornia.com/places-to-visit/san-francisco/ "Please note you are now leaving the Sutter Health website") ### Contact us **Lori Denault, MS, CCLS** Manager of Integrated Therapies & Patient Care Sutter Health CPMC 1101 Van Ness Ave #7113 San Francisco, CA 94109 [cpmcchildlifeintern@sutterhealth.org](mailto:cpmcchildlifeintern@sutterhealth.org) [415-600-0711](tel:+14156000711) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza Drive","addressLocality":"Sacramento","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"95833","addressCountry":"US"},"areaServed":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"California"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/SutterHealth","https://www.instagram.com/sutterhealth/","https://x.com/SutterHealth","https://www.youtube.com/sutterhealth","https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutter-health","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutter_Health"]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","name":"How to apply to the CPMC Child Life Internship | Sutter Health","description":"We offer internships in the winter/spring, summer and fall, and abide by ACLP application deadlines.","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life/apply","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life/apply#breadcrumblist"}} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life/apply#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Clinical Education programs","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"CPMC Child Life Internship program","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/clinical-education-programs/cpmc-child-life"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"How to apply"}]} ```