PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Michigan
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Great Lakes State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
134
MI Hospitals
6,500+
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 Michigan 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Michigan, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Michigan provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Michigan
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Great Lakes State
Metro Detroit (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb Counties)
Auto industry hub with Henry Ford Health, Beaumont, and DMC. Largest healthcare market in Michigan.
Hospitals: Henry Ford Hospital, Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, DMC Detroit Receiving, Ascension St. John, Corewell Health Dearborn
Dialysis: DaVita (35+ centers), Fresenius (30+ centers) Metro Detroit
Long-Term Care: Extensive Detroit metro LTC; Ciena Healthcare, Beaumont continuing care
💡 Tip: Henry Ford Health is Detroit's largest employer—strong externship and career pathways.
Ann Arbor/Washtenaw (Washtenaw County)
Home to Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan Health)—one of the nation's top academic medical centers.
Hospitals: Michigan Medicine University Hospital, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Ann Arbor locations
Long-Term Care: Ann Arbor area nursing facilities; Glacier Hills, Evangelical Home
💡 Tip: Michigan Medicine is consistently top-ranked nationally—prestigious but competitive.
Grand Rapids/West Michigan (Kent, Ottawa Counties)
Second-largest city with Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum) and Trinity Health.
Hospitals: Corewell Health Butterworth, Corewell Health Blodgett, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Holland Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius West Michigan locations
Long-Term Care: Grand Rapids LTC; Holland Home, Clark Retirement, Sunset Senior Communities
💡 Tip: Grand Rapids is growing rapidly with strong Dutch heritage—community-focused healthcare.
Northern Michigan/Upper Peninsula (Traverse City, Marquette)
Resort and rural communities with Munson Healthcare and UP Health System.
Hospitals: Munson Medical Center (Traverse City), UP Health System Marquette, McLaren Northern Michigan (Petoskey)
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—DaVita Traverse City, Marquette
Long-Term Care: Northern Michigan nursing facilities; rural and resort community care
💡 Tip: Northern Michigan has significant workforce shortages—housing assistance often available.
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 Michigan?
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 Michigan: