PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Florida
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Sunshine State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
212
FL Hospitals
12,000+
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 Florida 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 Florida, 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 Florida health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Florida, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Florida provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Florida
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Sunshine State
South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach)
Massive healthcare market serving millions. Baptist Health South Florida, Cleveland Clinic Florida, and HCA dominant.
Hospitals: Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Florida, HCA Florida hospitals, Holy Cross, Memorial Healthcare System
Dialysis: DaVita (80+ centers), Fresenius (70+ centers), massive retiree dialysis market
Long-Term Care: Extensive LTC network; Five Star, Consulate Health Care, large assisted living industry
💡 Tip: South Florida has huge retiree population—dialysis and LTC demand is exceptional. Bilingual Spanish essential.
Orlando/Central Florida (Orange, Osceola, Seminole)
Tourist destination with AdventHealth Orlando—largest hospital in the Southeast. Growing young population.
Hospitals: AdventHealth Orlando (2,200+ beds), Orlando Health, HCA Florida Osceola, Nemours Children's Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Central Florida locations (40+ centers)
Long-Term Care: Central Florida nursing facilities serving growing retiree population
💡 Tip: AdventHealth Orlando is the largest hospital in the Southeast—excellent externship opportunities.
Tampa Bay (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco)
Major metro with Tampa General, Moffitt Cancer Center, and BayCare Health System.
Hospitals: Tampa General Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center, BayCare Health System hospitals, HCA Florida Brandon, Morton Plant Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Tampa Bay locations (50+ centers)
Long-Term Care: Tampa Bay LTC facilities; growing retiree population on Gulf Coast
💡 Tip: Tampa General is a Level I trauma center with strong teaching programs.
Jacksonville/First Coast (Duval, St. Johns, Nassau)
Northeast Florida with Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and Baptist Health. Military presence at NAS Jacksonville.
Hospitals: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, UF Health Jacksonville, Memorial Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Northeast Florida locations (20+ centers)
Long-Term Care: Jacksonville area nursing facilities; Ascension, Brookdale
💡 Tip: Jacksonville is less competitive than South Florida—Mayo Clinic offers world-class experience.
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 Florida?
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 Florida: