PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Massachusetts
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Bay State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
68
MA Hospitals
5,500+
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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Massachusetts, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Massachusetts provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Massachusetts
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Bay State
Greater Boston (Suffolk, Middlesex Counties)
World's premier healthcare hub with Mass General, Brigham and Women's, Beth Israel, and Boston Children's.
Hospitals: Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess, Boston Children's Hospital, Tufts Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita (25+ centers), Fresenius (20+ centers) Greater Boston
Long-Term Care: Boston area LTC; Hebrew SeniorLife, Partners HealthCare continuing care
💡 Tip: Boston has the highest concentration of academic medical centers in the world—prestigious but extremely competitive.
Worcester/Central Massachusetts (Worcester County)
Second-largest city with UMass Memorial Health and Saint Vincent Hospital.
Hospitals: UMass Memorial Medical Center, Saint Vincent Hospital, Harrington Hospital, Milford Regional Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Central Massachusetts locations
Long-Term Care: Worcester area nursing facilities; UMass Memorial, Quaboag Rehabilitation
💡 Tip: Worcester is more affordable than Boston with strong healthcare market.
Springfield/Western Massachusetts (Hampden, Hampshire Counties)
Third-largest city with Baystate Health—the region's dominant system.
Hospitals: Baystate Medical Center (Springfield), Mercy Medical Center, Cooley Dickinson Hospital (Northampton)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Western Massachusetts locations
Long-Term Care: Western Massachusetts nursing facilities; Baystate, Genesis, Berkshire Healthcare
💡 Tip: Springfield has significant workforce needs—less competition than Boston.
North Shore/Merrimack Valley (Essex County)
Coastal communities with Lahey Hospital and Lawrence General.
Hospitals: Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (Burlington), Lawrence General Hospital, Beverly Hospital, Anna Jaques Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius North Shore locations
Long-Term Care: North Shore nursing facilities; Essex County LTC, Brooksby Village
💡 Tip: North Shore offers Boston access with suburban quality of life.
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 Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts: