PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Idaho
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Gem State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
40
ID Hospitals
900+
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 Idaho 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 Idaho, 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 Idaho health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Idaho, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Idaho provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Idaho
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Gem State
Boise Metro (Ada, Canyon Counties)
Idaho's largest metro with St. Luke's and Saint Alphonsus systems. Fastest-growing region in the state.
Hospitals: St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, St. Luke's Meridian, West Valley Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita (12+ centers), Fresenius (8+ centers) Treasure Valley
Long-Term Care: Boise area nursing facilities; Life Care Center, Cascadia Healthcare, Edgewood
💡 Tip: Boise is Idaho's healthcare hub—St. Luke's is the largest private employer in the state.
Eastern Idaho (Bonneville, Bannock Counties)
Idaho Falls and Pocatello with Eastern Idaho Regional and Portneuf Medical Center.
Hospitals: Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Portneuf Medical Center, Madison Memorial Hospital (Rexburg)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Eastern Idaho locations
Long-Term Care: Eastern Idaho nursing facilities; Idaho Falls and Pocatello area
💡 Tip: Eastern Idaho has strong LDS community—cultural awareness is valuable.
North Idaho (Kootenai, Bonner Counties)
Coeur d'Alene and resort communities with Kootenai Health. Growing retiree population.
Hospitals: Kootenai Health (Coeur d'Alene), Bonner General Hospital, Shoshone Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius North Idaho locations
Long-Term Care: North Idaho nursing facilities; Life Care Center Coeur d'Alene
💡 Tip: North Idaho attracts retirees from Seattle and Spokane—growing healthcare demand.
Central Idaho (Twin Falls, Blaine Counties)
Magic Valley with St. Luke's Magic Valley and Sun Valley resort area.
Hospitals: St. Luke's Magic Valley (Twin Falls), St. Luke's Wood River (Ketchum), North Canyon Medical Center
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—DaVita Twin Falls
Long-Term Care: Rural nursing facilities; Twin Falls and Magic Valley area
💡 Tip: Sun Valley resort area has high-income patients—excellent LTC and home health opportunities.
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 Idaho?
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 Idaho: