Externship Sites in California: A Complete Guide for Healthcare Employers
Learn how CALRegional externship sites help California healthcare employers access job-ready students, reduce strain, and support daily workflow.
Get early access to skilled healthcare students trained, insured, and ready to contribute when you become an externship site with CALRegional.
Partner With UsAn externship allows students to practice skills they have learned in class in a real healthcare setting. By becoming an externship site, you help students complete this final phase of training while gaining early access to job-ready talent. Externships are unpaid, generally full-time, and can range from 120 to 160 hours.

CALRegional offers job-ready students across several in-demand healthcare programs in California and Texas.
Partner With UsCALRegional students consistently demonstrate professionalism, preparedness, and a strong commitment to patient care. We have hired multiple graduates, and they have proven to be reliable, competent, and compassionate team members.

CALRegional students arrive well prepared with the knowledge and practical skills needed to integrate into a fast-paced clinical environment. We have hired multiple graduates, and they have become valued, productive members of our team from day one.

CALRegional students are reliable, eager to learn, and quickly become part of the flow in the clinic. The process is easy, communication is smooth, and it’s a win-win for both our team and the students.

CALRegional students arrive prepared, professional, and eager to learn. Our staff enjoys mentoring them, and we highly recommend partnering with CALRegional if you’re looking for reliable externs.

CALRegional consistently provides hardworking, reliable students who are eager to learn and support patient care. It truly works for both sides, and they understand exactly what our clinic is looking for.
CALRegional students arrive motivated, professional, and eager to learn, bringing a fresh perspective to our daily workflow. The externship process is smooth, and the support from their team is excellent.

CALRegional students are exceptionally trained and well prepared to begin medical assisting right after their program. We regularly hire externs who prove to be exceptional additions to our offices.
Our clinic thrives with the addition of CALRegional students. Patients benefit from additional knowledgeable staff, and our team gains extra support throughout the day.”
Submit the interest form below & we’ll connect to confirm it’s a good fit.
We match you with qualified students based on your needs.
You interview the student to confirm successful placement.
Externship begins with support and oversight from CALRegional.
You give feedback or hire an extern if it’s a match.
No. Externships are unpaid. Students coming from CALRegional-administered programs are completing their final phase of training. As an externship site, you’re not required to provide compensation, just the opportunity to learn and contribute.
No. Externships are unpaid. Students coming from CALRegional-administered programs are completing their final phase of training. As an externship site, you’re not required to provide compensation, just the opportunity to learn and contribute.
CALRegional provides full liability insurance for every extern, so you’re protected. Plus, our team maintains open communication throughout the externship to resolve any issues quickly. We’re here to support both your team and the student every step of the way.
CALRegional provides full liability insurance for every extern, so you’re protected. Plus, our team maintains open communication throughout the externship to resolve any issues quickly. We’re here to support both your team and the student every step of the way.
Externships typically last 3-4 weeks, depending on the program. We’ll work with you to schedule students in a way that fits your needs and theirs.
Externships typically last 3-4 weeks, depending on the program. We’ll work with you to schedule students in a way that fits your needs and theirs.
Yes! Many of our partnership externship sites choose to host more than one student at a time, especially after seeing how easy it is to become an externship site through CALRegional. Let us know your capacity, and we’ll match students accordingly.
Yes! Many of our partnership externship sites choose to host more than one student at a time, especially after seeing how easy it is to become an externship site through CALRegional. Let us know your capacity, and we’ll match students accordingly.
From scheduling to paperwork, CALRegional handles the entire placement process. We match you with students, coordinate start dates, provide insurance, and check in regularly to ensure everything runs smoothly. Our team is here to make externships hassle-free for your staff.
From scheduling to paperwork, CALRegional handles the entire placement process. We match you with students, coordinate start dates, provide insurance, and check in regularly to ensure everything runs smoothly. Our team is here to make externships hassle-free for your staff.

Hosting an extern is easy, free, and incredibly valuable. Let’s see if it’s a good fit.