PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Georgia
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Peach State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
152
GA Hospitals
5,500+
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 Georgia 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 Georgia, 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 Georgia health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Georgia, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Georgia provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Georgia
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Peach State
Metro Atlanta (Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett)
Southeast's largest healthcare market with Emory, Piedmont, and Wellstar systems. CDC and major academic medicine presence.
Hospitals: Emory University Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone, Northside Hospital, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Dialysis: DaVita (40+ centers), Fresenius (35+ centers) Metro Atlanta
Long-Term Care: Extensive Atlanta metro LTC network; PruittHealth, Sava Senior Care
💡 Tip: Emory and Piedmont are prestigious—but Grady and Wellstar may be more accessible for externships.
Augusta/CSRA (Richmond, Columbia Counties)
Medical College of Georgia and major military presence. Augusta University Medical Center anchors the region.
Hospitals: Augusta University Medical Center, University Hospital, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Doctors Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Augusta area locations
Long-Term Care: Augusta area nursing facilities; university-affiliated care
💡 Tip: Augusta has Georgia's only public medical school—excellent academic medicine exposure.
Savannah/Coastal Georgia (Chatham, Liberty, Glynn)
Historic coastal city with Memorial Health and St. Joseph's. Military at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield.
Hospitals: Memorial Health University Medical Center, St. Joseph's/Candler, Southeast Georgia Health System (Brunswick)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Coastal Georgia locations
Long-Term Care: Coastal Georgia LTC; Savannah and Brunswick nursing facilities
💡 Tip: Savannah has strong tourism and military—diverse patient populations.
Central/South Georgia (Bibb, Muscogee, Dougherty)
Mid-size cities with regional hospitals. Columbus, Macon, and Albany serve large rural areas.
Hospitals: Atrium Health Navicent (Macon), Piedmont Columbus Regional, Phoebe Putney Memorial (Albany)
Dialysis: Limited dialysis presence; DaVita and Fresenius scattered locations
Long-Term Care: Central Georgia nursing facilities serving rural populations
💡 Tip: Central Georgia has significant healthcare worker shortages—strong job prospects.
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 Georgia?
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 Georgia: