Training & Leadership

Internship Programs
The Internship Program at Carlisle Academy is created for high school students, college students, or recent graduates undergoing supervised practical training. Interns whose focus of study is in clinical or educational modalities can benefit from an internship at Carlisle Academy. Interns will be directly supervised by Susan Grant, OTR/L, Director of Therapy & Adaptive Programs.

Clinical Internships
Designed to bridge the classroom-to-career transition, Carlisle Academy’s Hippotherapy Program is a clinical site for Physical and Occupational Therapy students. While there is a strong clinical specialty of pediatrics in this placement, interns will have the opportunity to work with and observe adults with both physical and mental health disabilities. Internships are available for students needing as few as 20 hours and up to 12 weeks of clinical placement. Interns requiring fewer clinical hours will participate in largely observational experiences. Interns with longer clinical placements will become competent with the assessment, treatment planning, and documentation associated with the equine therapy service delivery model. They will also develop a strong appreciation of the tasks associated with managing an outpatient therapy clinic.

Educational Placements
College or high school students desiring exposure to careers in health science, human services, or equine-assisted professions may be interested in an educational placement at Carlisle Academy. Designed to meet the individual learning objectives of each intern, this experience will provide students with supervised practical learning. Internships spanning a minimum of 5 hours per week for 14 weeks will be expected to observe and participate as hippotherapy aides or therapeutic riding lesson assistants, while also engaging in reflective journaling and special projects.

For more information about the Internship program, please contact Hilary Terhune, Internship & Research Coordinator, 207-985-0374 or email hterhune@carlisleacademymaine.com