PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Indiana
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Hoosier State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
124
IN Hospitals
4,200+
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 Indiana 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 Indiana, 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 Indiana health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Indiana, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Indiana provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Indiana
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Hoosier State
Indianapolis Metro (Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks)
State capital with IU Health—Indiana's largest health system. Major academic medicine presence.
Hospitals: IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health University Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis, Community Health Network, Eskenazi Health
Dialysis: DaVita (25+ centers), Fresenius (20+ centers) Central Indiana
Long-Term Care: Indianapolis area LTC; American Senior Communities, Trilogy Health Services
💡 Tip: IU Health is Indiana's largest employer—extensive externship and career pathways.
Fort Wayne/Northeast (Allen, Elkhart, St. Joseph)
Second-largest city with Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network.
Hospitals: Parkview Regional Medical Center, Lutheran Hospital, Beacon Health System (South Bend), Goshen Health
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Northeast Indiana locations
Long-Term Care: Northeast Indiana nursing facilities; Parkview, Lutheran, independent facilities
💡 Tip: Fort Wayne is growing rapidly with lower cost of living than Indianapolis.
Evansville/Southwest (Vanderburgh, Warrick)
Tri-state region with Deaconess Health System and Ascension St. Vincent Evansville.
Hospitals: Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Southwest Indiana locations
Long-Term Care: Evansville area nursing facilities; Deaconess, American Senior Communities
💡 Tip: Evansville serves patients from Kentucky and Illinois—diverse experience.
Bloomington/South Central (Monroe, Bartholomew)
University town with IU Health Bloomington and Columbus Regional Hospital.
Hospitals: IU Health Bloomington Hospital, Columbus Regional Hospital, Greene County General Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius South Central Indiana locations
Long-Term Care: South Central Indiana nursing facilities; IU Health, Garden Villa
💡 Tip: Bloomington offers college-town lifestyle with strong IU Health presence.
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 Indiana?
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 Indiana: