PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Maryland
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Old Line State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
48
MD Hospitals
4,500+
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 Maryland 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 Maryland, 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 Maryland health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Maryland, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Maryland provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Maryland
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Old Line State
Baltimore Metro (Baltimore City, Baltimore County)
Home to Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland—two of the nation's top academic medical centers.
Hospitals: Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Maryland Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial, Mercy Medical Center, Sinai Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita (20+ centers), Fresenius (18+ centers) Baltimore metro
Long-Term Care: Baltimore area LTC; FutureCare, LifeBridge Health, Keswick Multi-Care
💡 Tip: Johns Hopkins is consistently ranked #1-3 nationally—prestigious but competitive for externships.
DC Suburbs (Montgomery, Prince George's Counties)
Wealthy suburbs with MedStar and Adventist HealthCare. Access to DC healthcare market.
Hospitals: MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove, Suburban Hospital (JHM)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius DC suburbs locations
Long-Term Care: Montgomery and PG County LTC; Sunrise, Ingleside, Hebrew Home
💡 Tip: DC suburbs residents can access Washington DC's massive healthcare market.
Eastern Shore (Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester Counties)
Chesapeake Bay region with TidalHealth and UM Shore Regional Health.
Hospitals: TidalHealth Peninsula Regional (Salisbury), UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, Atlantic General Hospital
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—DaVita Salisbury
Long-Term Care: Eastern Shore nursing facilities; rural and beach community care
💡 Tip: Eastern Shore has healthcare worker shortages—facilities eager for externs.
Western Maryland (Frederick, Washington, Allegany Counties)
Mountain region with Frederick Health and UPMC Western Maryland.
Hospitals: Frederick Health Hospital, Meritus Medical Center (Hagerstown), UPMC Western Maryland (Cumberland)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Western Maryland locations
Long-Term Care: Western Maryland nursing facilities; Frederick and Hagerstown area
💡 Tip: Western Maryland is more affordable than DC suburbs with solid 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 Maryland?
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 Maryland: