PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Connecticut
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Constitution State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
29
CT Hospitals
1,500+
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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut, 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 Connecticut health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Connecticut, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Connecticut provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Connecticut
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Constitution State
Greater Hartford (Hartford, New Britain)
State capital with Hartford HealthCare system. Hartford Hospital is the region's largest.
Hospitals: Hartford Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Connecticut Children's, UConn Health (Farmington)
Dialysis: DaVita (15+ centers), Fresenius (12+ centers) Hartford region
Long-Term Care: Hartford area nursing facilities; Athena Health Care, National Health Care Associates
💡 Tip: Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut's largest employer—strong externship pipeline.
Greater New Haven (New Haven, Milford)
Yale New Haven Health dominates with world-renowned academic medicine. Prestigious but competitive.
Hospitals: Yale New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Milford Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius New Haven region locations
Long-Term Care: New Haven area LTC facilities; Yale-affiliated extended care
💡 Tip: Yale New Haven is highly competitive—consider community hospitals for externship entry.
Fairfield County (Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury)
Wealthy NYC suburbs with Stamford Hospital and Nuvance Health. High wages, high cost of living.
Hospitals: Stamford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, Danbury Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center (Bridgeport)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Fairfield County locations
Long-Term Care: Upscale LTC facilities serving affluent communities
💡 Tip: Fairfield County pays well but housing is expensive—consider reverse commute from Hartford area.
Eastern Connecticut (New London, Windham)
Rural/suburban region with Lawrence + Memorial and Day Kimball Healthcare. Less competition for positions.
Hospitals: Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (New London), Backus Hospital (Norwich), Day Kimball Hospital (Putnam)
Dialysis: Limited dialysis presence; DaVita and Fresenius scattered locations
Long-Term Care: Eastern CT nursing facilities; smaller, community-based care
💡 Tip: Eastern CT has workforce shortages—facilities often eager for externs and more likely to hire.
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 Connecticut?
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 Connecticut: