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Become an Externship Site & Access Job-Ready Talent

Get early access to skilled healthcare students trained, insured, and ready to contribute when you become an externship site with CALRegional.

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What Is an Externship?

An 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.

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Programs Available for Placement

CALRegional offers job-ready students across several in-demand healthcare programs in California and Texas.

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Clinical Medical Assistant Externship

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Pharmacy Technician Externship

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Why Healthcare Facilities Partner With CALRegional

CALRegional administers allied healthcare training programs through partnerships with local schools. Since 2013, we have partnered with over 1,500 healthcare facilities to prepare students for the workforce.

By becoming an externship site, you’ll gain early access to job-ready students without adding to your workload or budget. Our team handles the details, allowing you to focus on patient care while shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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No Cost, Zero Risk

Liability insurance included for every student.

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Access Job-Ready Talent

Students are trained and ready to contribute.

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Boost Workforce Capacity

Externs assist with daily clinical and admin tasks.

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Hassle-Free Placement

We manage matching, scheduling, and oversight.

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Build a Hiring Pipeline

Preview future hires with zero commitment.

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Support Your Community

Help train the next generation of professionals.

No Cost, Zero Risk icon

No Cost, Zero Risk

Liability insurance included for every student.

Access Job-Ready Talent icon

Access Job-Ready Talent

Students are trained and ready to contribute.

Boost Workforce Capacity icon

Boost Workforce Capacity

Externs assist with daily clinical and admin tasks.

Hassle-Free Placement icon

Hassle-Free Placement

We manage matching, scheduling, and oversight.

Build a Hiring Pipeline icon

Build a Hiring Pipeline

Preview future hires with zero commitment.

Support Your Community icon

Support Your Community

Help train the next generation of professionals.

What Our Externship Partners Are Saying

CALRegional 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.

Leticia Dagdagan, Legacy MD Medical Group

Legacy MD Medical Group

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.

Dr. Ghorbanifarajzadeh, D.P.M., California Foot and Ankle Center

California Foot and Ankle Center

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.

Sarah Cisneros, Revive Chiropractic Group

Revive Chiro Covina

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.

Shannon Holt, Holt Chiropractic Clinic

Holt Chiropractic Clinic

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.

William F. Baker Internal Medicine

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.

Bay Area Osteopathic

Bay Area Osteopathic

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.

American River Chiropractic and Winters Chiropractic

Our clinic thrives with the addition of CALRegional students. Patients benefit from additional knowledgeable staff, and our team gains extra support throughout the day.”

Karen Murray, Monterey County Surgical Associates

How To Become an Externship Site

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    Submit the interest form below & we’ll connect to confirm it’s a good fit.

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    We match you with qualified students based on your needs.

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    You interview the student to confirm successful placement.

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    Externship begins with support and oversight from CALRegional.

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    You give feedback or hire an extern if it’s a match.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Have To Pay the Student?down arrow

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.

What if Something Goes Wrong During the Externship?down arrow

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.

How Long Is the Externship?down arrow

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.

Can We Host Multiple Students?down arrow

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.

What Kind of Support Does CALRegional Provide?down arrow

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.

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

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