Externship
The Medical Coding externship is designed to give students academic credit for hands-on work experience in their major field of study. An externship provides an exciting opportunity to apply classroom learning to the real world. Also and externship add to a student's resume and it will strengthen qualifications for a job.
Externships are planned around the student's academic schedule. Most positions require that the student work 15 to 20 hours a week. Each externship earns 1-3 credits per semester, depending upon the number of hours worked.
The employer determines compensation.
Students in the Medical Coding program must:
- Have finished their course work in the Medical Coding program.
- Have an overall grade point average of 2.5.
- Obtain a written recommendation from a DCCC instructor.
- Submit an updated resume to the Co-op Office.
Please contact Jennifer Orazi for eligibility information:
Jennifer Orazi
Assistant Director
Room 1305
jorazi@dccc.edu
610-359-5306