Opportunities for Students of Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy
Clinical Affiliations: A clinical affiliation at the Center for Pediatric Therapies provides students with the opportunity to gain hand-on, on-site experience through clinical rotations or internships. The length of the clinical affiliation is agreed upon between the student’s education program and the Center for Pediatric Therapies. Eligible students must be enrolled in a higher education program for physical, occupational, or speech therapy. Also, the student’s education program must have a current, formal clinical affiliation agreement. To find out if we have a clinical affiliation with your therapy education program, contact Kristen Barker via email kbarker@centerforpediatrictherapies.com or phone at 434.797.5531.
Student Observations: A student observation at the Center for Pediatric Therapies provides students with the opportunity to observe physical, occupational, and/or speech therapists in action. Typically, observations are short-term (less than 2 weeks) and do not include hands-on experience. Eligible students must be 1) at least 16 years of age, 2) enrolled in high school or college, and 3) interested in a career in physical, occupational, and/or speech therapy. To get started, complete the following three forms:
Opportunities for Education Students
Student Observations: A student observation at the Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism provides students with the opportunity to observe teachers and behavioral aides who work with children with autism. Typically, observations are short-term (less than 2 weeks) and do not include hands-on experience. Eligible students must be 1) at least 16 years of age, 2) enrolled in high school or college, and 3) interested in a career working with children with autism or in a related special education setting. To get started, complete the following three forms: