PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Kentucky
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Bluegrass State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
97
KY Hospitals
3,200+
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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Kentucky, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Kentucky provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Kentucky
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Bluegrass State
Louisville Metro (Jefferson County)
Kentucky's largest city with Norton Healthcare and UofL Health. Major healthcare hub for the region.
Hospitals: Norton Hospital, UofL Health - University Hospital, Baptist Health Louisville, Norton Children's Hospital, Jewish Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita (20+ centers), Fresenius (15+ centers) Louisville metro
Long-Term Care: Louisville LTC facilities; Signature HealthCARE, PruittHealth, Trilogy
💡 Tip: Norton Healthcare is Louisville's largest employer—strong externship opportunities.
Lexington/Central Kentucky (Fayette, Scott Counties)
Home to UK HealthCare—Kentucky's academic medical center. Horse country with affluent population.
Hospitals: UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Baptist Health Lexington, CHI Saint Joseph Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Central Kentucky locations
Long-Term Care: Lexington area nursing facilities; UK HealthCare, Signature HealthCARE
💡 Tip: UK HealthCare is nationally ranked—excellent academic medicine training.
Northern Kentucky (Kenton, Boone, Campbell Counties)
Cincinnati suburbs with St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Access to Ohio healthcare market.
Hospitals: St. Elizabeth Healthcare (Edgewood, Florence, Ft. Thomas), TriHealth partnership
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Northern Kentucky locations
Long-Term Care: Northern Kentucky nursing facilities; St. Elizabeth, Episcopal Church Home
💡 Tip: Northern Kentucky residents can access Cincinnati's massive healthcare market.
Bowling Green/South Central (Warren, Hardin Counties)
Growing region with The Medical Center and Hardin Memorial Health.
Hospitals: The Medical Center at Bowling Green, Hardin Memorial Health (Elizabethtown), TriStar Greenview Regional
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius South Central Kentucky locations
Long-Term Care: South Central Kentucky nursing facilities; Signature HealthCARE
💡 Tip: Bowling Green is Kentucky's third-largest city and growing—expanding healthcare needs.
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 Kentucky?
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 Kentucky: