PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Delaware
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The First State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
9
DE Hospitals
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 Delaware 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 Delaware, 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 Delaware health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Delaware, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Delaware provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Delaware
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The First State
Wilmington/Northern Delaware (New Castle County)
Philadelphia suburbs with ChristianaCare—Delaware's largest health system. Most job opportunities.
Hospitals: ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital, ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, Nemours Children's Health
Dialysis: DaVita (8+ centers), Fresenius (5+ centers) Northern Delaware
Long-Term Care: Wilmington area nursing facilities; Genesis, ManorCare, skilled nursing
💡 Tip: ChristianaCare employs 13,000+ people—Delaware's largest private employer.
Dover/Central Delaware (Kent County)
State capital with Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. Government workers and moderate cost of living.
Hospitals: Bayhealth Kent Campus (Dover), Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Kent County locations
Long-Term Care: Central Delaware nursing facilities; Dover and Milford area
💡 Tip: Dover is less competitive than Wilmington—good entry point for externships.
Rehoboth/Southern Delaware (Sussex County)
Beach communities with Beebe Healthcare serving growing retiree population.
Hospitals: Beebe Medical Center (Lewes), Nanticoke Memorial Hospital (Seaford), TidalHealth Peninsula (nearby MD)
Dialysis: Limited dialysis presence; Fresenius Rehoboth Beach area
Long-Term Care: Beach community nursing facilities; large retiree population in Lewes/Rehoboth
💡 Tip: Sussex County has Delaware's fastest-growing senior population—strong LTC and dialysis demand.
Greater Philadelphia Access
Many Delaware residents work in Philadelphia hospitals. Consider PA opportunities if near state line.
Hospitals: Penn Medicine, Thomas Jefferson, Temple Health—all accessible from Northern Delaware
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Philadelphia-area locations
Long-Term Care: Philadelphia-area facilities accessible from Wilmington
💡 Tip: Delaware residents can easily access Philadelphia's massive healthcare market for externships.
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 Delaware?
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 Delaware: