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It details the program's structural expectations, including the requirement of 160 unpaid hours to be completed within an eight-week timeframe. The text specifies eligibility prerequisites such as the completion of clinical and self-paced coursework, age and education requirements, and necessary health certifications. Furthermore, it provides comprehensive health and background screening mandates, including vaccinations, drug testing, and criminal background checks, while explicitly stating policies regarding medical cannabis. 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It is strongly recommended that  \nexterns set a schedule of 28–40 hours a week to make the most of the experience and opportunity  \nRequirements for placement   \nStudents must meet the following requirements:  \n♦ Completion of clinical program (72 hours) and self-paced learning (250 hours)  \n♦ Be 18 or older with a high school or GED® diploma  \n♦ Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS) certification (included in program)  \n♦ Proof of vaccination:  \n♦ Measles (Rubeola), Mumps & Rubella (MMR)  \n♦ Varicella (Chicken Pox)  \n♦ Hepatitis B  \n♦ Tuberculosis (TB)  \n♦ COVID  \n♦ Influenza (Flu)  \n♦ Health insurance  \n♦ Criminal background check  \n♦ Basic 10-panel urine drug screening  \nNote: If a prospective student fails the urine drug test, they will be disqualified from being accepted into our CCMA program, regardless of whether they possess a medical cannabis card. Our externship sites do not accept prospective CCMA students with medical cannabis cards.  \nPlacement   \n♦ Through email communication and virtual office hours, the externship coordinator will learn more about your interests and type of placement students seek.  \n♦ Students will be matched with a location/site based on fit and flexibility.  \nProgram completion   \nCertificates of completion will be distributed electronically upon successful completion of the externship hours.  \nQUESTIONS? CONNECT WITH US [www.towson.edu/CPS](www.towson.edu/CPS | cps@towson.edu)[ |](www.towson.edu/CPS | cps@towson.edu)[ cps@towson.edu](www.towson.edu/CPS | cps@towson.edu)","cbCailp1uzxABpe7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailp1uzxABpe7","pdf",438394,"English","# Externship Program Overview\n## Requirements\n## Requirements for Placement\n## Placement Process\n## Program Completion","[{\"question\":\"What are the time commitments for the CCMA externship?\",\"answer\":\"The externship requires 160 total unpaid hours, with a minimum of 24 hours per week. It is recommended that students schedule between 28 and 40 hours per week, and all hours must be completed within 8 weeks of the start date.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the health and safety prerequisites for placement?\",\"answer\":\"Students must provide proof of vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB, COVID, and Flu), maintain health insurance, pass a criminal background check, and complete a 10-panel urine drug screening.\"},{\"question\":\"How are students matched with an externship site?\",\"answer\":\"The externship coordinator assesses student interests and preferences through email communication and virtual office hours to match them with a suitable location based on fit and flexibility.\"}]","Certified Clinical Medical Associate Program - Externship Requirements | PDF",1791039606]