Medical Assisting: Fieldwork
Fieldwork requirements
Health profession student clinical training administrative requirements
In order for students to complete the required clinical training, PCC requires all students to meet the Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) Chapter 409 – Division 30 for students in clinical training prior to clinical placement. Students are to meet any requirements mandated by their clinical site as well. Detailed descriptions of these requirements are listed on the Requirements for Clinical & Field Education webpage. They include:
- Successfully pass a criminal background check
- Successfully pass a ten-panel drug screen
- Submit proof of current immunizations
- CPR certification: Students are required to obtain and maintain current certification in BLS (CPR) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association.
- Complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen compliance training modules.
All of these requirements and due dates are outlined during orientation and students will receive guidance throughout the program for completing each requirement prior to externship. The HIPAA training is provided during MA 117 – Medical Office Administrative Procedures course and the Bloodborne Pathogen training is provided during MA 120 – Intro to Phlebotomy course.
The MA program uses the third-party vendor, DISA to collect immunization and CPR certification documentation and conduct the background check and drug screen. Students are required to purchase these services and the program has no control over any cost adjustments.
Please note: Students who do not pass the criminal background check may not be eligible to complete training at affiliated practicum sites, to sit for certification exams, or be hired for some professional positions.
Employment During Clinical Practicum Experience
Students who are employed in a healthcare setting while enrolled in the Medical Assisting program may continue performing administrative and clinical duties within the scope of their employment. However, employment hours and responsibilities must remain separate from the required clinical practicum experience. Practicum hours must be completed as part of an approved, supervised educational experience and must meet all program requirements, including documented hours, competency evaluations, and preceptor oversight. Hours worked as a paid employee may not be counted toward the required 180 practicum hours unless specifically approved by the program in accordance with established practicum policies.
Added Employment section to handbook on 11/5/2026
Fieldwork sites
Transportation requirements
Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from clinical practicum sites. Students must have transportation to facilities throughout the Portland metropolitan area and surrounding communities. Clinical practicum selection process, schedules, and other specific details will be given to students at the required clinical practicum orientation.
Students are supervised while in clinic by an assigned preceptor. Students are not to be substituted for paid staff.
List of clinical facilities
The list of clinical facilities is subject to change.
- Adventist Health
- AFC Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic
- Cascade Physicians NW
- Hillsboro Medical Center
- Kaiser Permanente
- Legacy Medical Group
- Metropolitan Pediatrics
- Multnomah County Health Department
- Neighborhood Health Center
- Northwest Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Old Town Clinic
- Oregon Health and Science University
- Ortho and Fracture Clinic
- Outside In Clinic
- PeaceHealth
- The Oregon Clinic
- The Portland Clinic
- Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
- Women’s Healthcare Associates
Updated list on 11/5/2026