Clinical Internship

Clinical Internship is a capstone Work Based Learning experience designed to provide students with real-world application of skills and knowledge.  Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to earn their Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification which includes mastery of workforce skills including administering injections, performing electrocardiograms, and drawing blood.  Our dyhas a 100% pass rate. Many of our students are working as CCMA's at DMA and Horizon Medical Center.

Prior to beginning work at a clinical site, students must have a physical exam including a negative TB test, documentation of the HBV vaccine, and may be required to take a Covid vaccine if mandated by the placement (or have a documented medical or religious exemption.) Must provide their own clinical uniforms and transportation to clinical site. Proof of childhood immunizations, car insurance, and driver's license are required. 

Students must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and deemed competent in basic first aid, body mechanics, Standard Precaution guidelines, and confidentiality. 

Admission to this class is subject to junior year interview process, teacher evaluations, GPA and attendance rate. Students must maintain 90% attendance while participating in clinicals.