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Healthcare Internships and Certificate Programs 

Launch Your Healthcare Career in Boulder County

Looking to begin your career in healthcare with real-world experience, expert mentorship, and a path to employment? At Boulder Medical Center (BMC), we offer hands-on training programs for course credit and certification that help students and career-seekers gain the clinical skills and connections they need to succeed in today’s medical field.

Whether you’re a pre-med student, medical assistant student, or aspiring pharmacy technician, BMC offers a program that fits your goals.

Course Credit Opportunities

Medical Assistant Internship (CU Pre-Med Students Only)

This internship program is a partnership with the University of Colorado for CU seniors pursuing a pre-med track. Interns gain course credit while training as medical assistants across departments like family medicine, dermatology, pediatrics, and OB-GYN. Key benefits:

  • Epic electronic medical record training
  • Clinical skills development
  • Mentorship
  • Job placement opportunities

Learn more about Medical Assistant Internships and apply!

Medical Assistant Externship (FRCC & PIMA Students)

In partnership with Front Range Community College and PIMA Medical Institute, the Medical Assistant (MA) Externships provide the required ~180 clinical hours needed for graduation. MA Externship highlights:

  • Primary Care rotations in Family or Internal Medicine
  • Electronic medical record system training
  • Patient interaction and administrative support
  • Optional specialty exposure
  • Job placement as a medical assistant

Learn more about Medical Assistant Externships.

Certificate Programs (Paid)

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship (FRCC)

Our Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship is offered by Front Range Community College and the Boulder Chamber of Commerce. It is ideal for MA students who want to earn $17/hr while training to earn their medical assistant certification in a real clinical setting for 20 weeks. What’s included:

  • 32–40 hours/week of paid clinical MA experience
  • Daytime schedules and a supportive learning environment
  • Eligibility for full-time employment as a medical assistant upon graduation

Learn more about Medical Assistant Apprenticeships.

Certified Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship (FRCC)

The Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in our retail community pharmacy while earning your diploma from Front Range Community College. Supported by the Boulder Chamber of Commerce, this program combines up to 2,000 hours of paid clinical training with eligibility to sit for national certification. Participants gain experience in:

  • Prescription fulfillment and inventory management
  • Patient communications and insurance handling
  • Compounding, safety, and pharmacy compliance

Learn more about Certified Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeships.

Start Your Medical Career in Boulder County

If you’re ready to grow your skills, gain confidence, and build your future in healthcare, Boulder Medical Center is ready to support you. Our programs provide the training, mentorship, and real-world experience (plus course credit and pay) you need—right here in Boulder County, Colorado.

Apply now or talk to your school’s placement coordinator to get started.

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