Internship/Externship

Graduates of the MedCerts Pharmacy Technician program are eligible for an Externship at a participating Retail Pharmacies such as a Walgreens or CVS. All students must apply to the program and complete the prerequisite criteria before being accepted into the program. Only eligible candidates who meet Walgreens/CVS employment requirements and state licensure and/or registration requirements will be selected. It is important that students present themselves in a positive and professional manner, as a reflection of both him/herself and MedCerts. The opportunity to participate in the externship will only be available for ONE YEAR after the successful completion of the pharmacy technician program. Any requests received after eligibility expiration would need to be evaluated for reactivation and a decision to allow for placement will be made on an individual basis.

While reasonable efforts will be made to do so, placement in an externship is not guaranteed, and depends on a variety of factors including student geography and availability of a participating pharmacy. Additionally, MedCerts reserves the authority to not sponsor a student for externship at the school’s discretion. In such cases, students are allowed the option to set up their own externship at any other retail or hospital facility.

The Extern Participant Will:

• Adhere to the MedCerts Externship Site’s work schedule and its policies and procedures including dress code and/or uniform requirements.
• Assume personal and professional responsibilities for actions and activities.
• Maintain academic performance and conduct standards set forth by MedCerts & the Externship Site.
• Work effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Notify the Externship Site and MedCerts of changes in status.
• Notify MedCerts upon successful completion of the externship program.
• Be courteous, attentive, and respectful throughout the externship as a representative of MedCerts.

Additionally, the externship participant agrees to communicate with MedCerts regarding his/her progress throughout their externship experience. Upon the conclusion of the externship, the participant agrees to submit feedback on their experience at the request of MedCerts.