PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Kansas
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Sunflower State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
127
KS Hospitals
1,800+
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 Kansas 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Kansas, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Kansas provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Kansas
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Sunflower State
Kansas City Metro (Johnson, Wyandotte Counties)
Kansas side of KC metro with University of Kansas Health System—the state's academic medical center.
Hospitals: University of Kansas Health System, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Providence Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita (15+ centers), Fresenius (12+ centers) KC metro
Long-Term Care: Johnson County LTC facilities; upscale senior communities
💡 Tip: University of Kansas Hospital is nationally ranked—excellent academic medicine exposure.
Wichita (Sedgwick County)
Kansas's largest city with Ascension Via Christi and Wesley Medical Center. Aerospace industry hub.
Hospitals: Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wesley Medical Center, Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph, Kansas Heart Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Wichita locations
Long-Term Care: Wichita area nursing facilities; Via Christi, Medicalodges
💡 Tip: Wichita is affordable with solid healthcare market—less competitive than KC.
Topeka/Northeast (Shawnee, Douglas Counties)
State capital with Stormont Vail Health. University of Kansas Lawrence nearby.
Hospitals: Stormont Vail Health, LMH Health (Lawrence), St. Francis Health (Topeka)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Northeast Kansas locations
Long-Term Care: Topeka area nursing facilities; Stormont Vail, Presbyterian Manor
💡 Tip: Topeka has stable healthcare employment with government workers adding to patient base.
Western Kansas (Finney, Ellis, Saline Counties)
Rural Kansas with regional hospitals in Salina, Hays, and Garden City.
Hospitals: Salina Regional Health Center, HaysMed (Hays), St. Catherine Hospital (Garden City)
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—DaVita scattered Western Kansas locations
Long-Term Care: Rural nursing homes throughout Western Kansas
💡 Tip: Western Kansas has critical healthcare worker shortages—facilities eager for externs.
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 Kansas?
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 Kansas: