PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Alaska
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Last Frontier. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
24
AK Hospitals
400+
Annual Openings
Self
Managed
Who this training is for
Ideal for candidates with prior PCT clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Alaska employers.
New to the field? If you have no prior experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship to build hands-on confidence needed to complete the program and prepare to challenge the AMCA PCTC.
Externship Disclaimer
EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site at a hospital or healthcare facility. EHired provides state-specific resources and guidance, but placement is not guaranteed.
What is a PCT Externship?
A Patient Care Technician externship is a 100-hour hands-on clinical experience where you apply classroom knowledge in real healthcare settings. During your externship in Alaska, you'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in hospitals, dialysis centers, or long-term care facilities.
Hospital Settings
Medical-surgical units, emergency departments, ICUs, and specialty floors at major Alaska health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Alaska, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Alaska provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Alaska
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Last Frontier
Anchorage/Southcentral (Anchorage, Mat-Su)
Alaska's largest population center with Providence Alaska Medical Center—the state's largest hospital. Most healthcare jobs concentrated here.
Hospitals: Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, Alaska Native Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita Anchorage locations, Fresenius Kidney Care Anchorage
Long-Term Care: Limited LTC facilities; Anchorage Pioneer Home, Providence Extended Care
💡 Tip: Anchorage has 40% of Alaska's population—best opportunities for PCT externships.
Fairbanks/Interior (Fairbanks North Star Borough)
Second-largest city with Fairbanks Memorial Hospital serving Interior Alaska. Military presence at Fort Wainwright and Eielson AFB.
Hospitals: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Bassett Army Community Hospital (military)
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—patients often travel to Anchorage
Long-Term Care: Fairbanks Pioneer Home, Denali Center skilled nursing
💡 Tip: Fairbanks experiences extreme cold—facilities often short-staffed in winter months.
Juneau/Southeast (Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan)
State capital region accessible only by air or water. Small hospitals serve island communities.
Hospitals: Bartlett Regional Hospital (Juneau), SEARHC Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital (Sitka), PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center
Dialysis: Very limited—most dialysis patients travel to Anchorage or Seattle
Long-Term Care: Limited LTC options; Alaska Pioneer Homes in Juneau and Sitka
💡 Tip: Island communities have tight-knit healthcare teams—externships can lead directly to jobs.
Rural Alaska (Bush Communities)
Remote villages served by regional health corporations. Unique opportunity for cultural immersion but requires flexibility.
Hospitals: Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (Bethel), Norton Sound Health Corporation (Nome), Maniilaq Health Center (Kotzebue)
Dialysis: Very limited—telehealth dialysis support common
Long-Term Care: Village-based elder care, tribal health facilities
💡 Tip: Rural Alaska externships offer housing stipends and unique experience but require cultural competency.
What You'll Learn During Your Externship
Clinical Skills
- • Vital signs measurement and documentation
- • Patient positioning and transfers
- • Basic wound care and dressing changes
- • Specimen collection procedures
- • EKG electrode placement
Professional Development
- • Healthcare team communication
- • Electronic health records (EHR)
- • HIPAA compliance in practice
- • Infection control protocols
- • Patient advocacy skills
Ready to Start Your PCT Career in Alaska?
Free to enroll. Free to learn. Pay only when you're ready to certify.
No credit card required • No FAFSA • No obligation
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PCT externships in Alaska: