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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.

Patient Care Technician externship training in Indiana

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.

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Hospital Settings

Medical-surgical units, emergency departments, ICUs, and specialty floors at major Indiana health systems.

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Dialysis Centers

DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Indiana, offering specialized renal care experience.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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100 Clinical Hours
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PCT externships in Indiana:

Where can I find PCT externship sites in Indiana?
Indiana has 124 hospitals with IU Health (16 hospitals) and Ascension St. Vincent as dominant systems. Indianapolis has the highest concentration. Parkview (Fort Wayne) and Deaconess (Evansville) are major regional employers. DaVita and Fresenius operate 45+ dialysis centers.
Does Indiana require PCT certification?
Indiana does not require state PCT certification. AMCA PCTC is preferred by IU Health, Ascension, and Parkview. CNA certification through Indiana State Department of Health is required for nursing home positions. Indiana is part of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
What makes Indiana's healthcare market attractive?
Indiana has lower cost of living than neighboring Illinois and Michigan with competitive healthcare wages. IU Health is one of the largest health systems in the Midwest. Multiple large systems create healthy job competition and opportunities.
How do I approach IU Health for an externship?
IU Health operates 16 hospitals across Indiana. Contact individual hospital nursing education departments or HR. IU Health has formal student programs and values candidates interested in long-term careers. Their size means multiple entry points for externships.