Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Insurance Billing students spend time in actual work settings employing skills learned throughout their programs. Externship experience is anticipated to begin at the completion of classroom training. Start dates may vary and daytime hours are required. Students must be pre-registered for externship training 60 days prior to the start date of the externship and are required to attend mandatory externship meeting(s) in advance. See Career Program Specialist for details.