(Last updated January 2023) Thank you for your interest in the Child Life Internship Program at Inova Children's Hospital. Our 600-hour internship program is accredited by the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP). The program runs for 15 weeks during the Summer session and 16 weeks during the Fall session. During this time, interns gain extensive clinical experience in the field of child life.

Thank you for your interest in the Child Life Department’s Practicum Program at Inova Children’s Hospital. Our practicum is designed as a 150 hour pre-internship experience for students who are pursuing a career or degree program to become a Child Life Specialist. The practicum is structured so that students will complete 12 hours a week for the first 11 weeks, usually broken up into 2 – 6 hours days to get the most benefit, and then a total of 18 hours the last week for opportunities to observe other units. Weekend and consistent evening shifts are NOT available.

Program Overview The Inova Fairfax Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science is a division of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Established in 1963, we pride ourselves in graduating highly qualified medical laboratory scientists who are competent to enter the laboratory profession. Our staff includes dedicated and experienced clinical instructors, laboratory scientists, physicians, and administrators, all of whom participate in the education of our students.

The Inova Fairfax Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science is accredited by NAACLS (www.naacls.org): National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018-5119 NAACLS is not recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Academic Requirements Academic Requirements Applicants to the Medical Laboratory Science Program must have completed a baccalaureate degree in chemistry, biological sciences or medical technology or must be enrolled in a degree program at one of the academic institutions with which the Inova Fairfax Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science has a formal affiliation.

Application Process The school will begin accepting applications for the program beginning in August 2024 on June 1, 2023.  To apply to the Medical Laboratory Science Program, applications must be submitted no later than November 24. Class begins August of the following year. Applications that have been received by the deadline date will continue to be processed. Applicants must submit the following: A completed application form (incomplete applications will not be processed).  The $50 non-refundable application fee (checks and money orders only).

For additional information contact: Inova Fairfax Hospital Laboratory School of Medical Laboratory Science Program  Attn: Shabrina Shah 3300 Gallows Road Falls Church, VA 22042-3300 Laboratory Supervisor: Shabrina Shah, MLS (ASCP) BBcm, SBBcmshabrina.shah@inova.org703-776-2695 Additional Resources For additional information about the medical laboratory science profession, the following are some recommended resources: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science The American Society for Clinical Pathology Lab Tests On

Curriculum The Inova Fairfax Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Science is a full-time, 11-month training program. The program begins mid-August each year and ends in mid-July of the following year. Orientation is held the first week of class. The instructional time is equivalent to more than 1,700 clock hours or 38 semester credit hours. Credit hours can vary depending on the affiliated university. The medical laboratory science student will study the clinical and diagnostic aspects along with case studies, pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical components of laboratory services.

Statement of Purpose The Inova Fairfax Hospital Medical Laboratory Science Program is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, to instruction of students in laboratory theory and techniques and to the provision of laboratory healthcare. The major concern of the Inova Fairfax Hospital and the laboratory is the patient. However, within the framework of a teaching hospital, the Medical Laboratory Science program is able to afford the opportunity for medical laboratory education in a real-world setting.