PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Mississippi
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Magnolia State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
83
MS 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Mississippi, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Mississippi provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Mississippi
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Magnolia State
Jackson Metro (Hinds, Rankin, Madison Counties)
State capital with University of Mississippi Medical Center—the state's only academic medical center.
Hospitals: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center Jackson, St. Dominic Hospital, Merit Health Central
Dialysis: DaVita (12+ centers), Fresenius (10+ centers) Central Mississippi
Long-Term Care: Jackson area nursing facilities; Mississippi State Veterans Home, Methodist Senior Services
💡 Tip: UMMC is Mississippi's only Level I trauma center and academic medical center.
Gulf Coast (Harrison, Jackson Counties)
Biloxi-Gulfport with Memorial Health System and Singing River Health. Casino and tourism economy.
Hospitals: Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Singing River Hospital (Pascagoula), Garden Park Medical Center, Merit Health Biloxi
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Gulf Coast locations
Long-Term Care: Gulf Coast nursing facilities; coastal retirement communities
💡 Tip: Gulf Coast has tourism and military (Keesler AFB)—diverse patient population.
North Mississippi (DeSoto, Lee, Lafayette Counties)
Memphis suburbs and college towns with Baptist Memorial and North Mississippi Health Services.
Hospitals: Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, North Mississippi Medical Center (Tupelo), Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius North Mississippi locations
Long-Term Care: North Mississippi nursing facilities; Tupelo and Memphis suburb communities
💡 Tip: DeSoto County is part of Memphis metro—access to Tennessee healthcare market.
South Mississippi (Forrest, Jones, Lauderdale Counties)
Hattiesburg and Meridian with Forrest General and Anderson Regional.
Hospitals: Forrest General Hospital (Hattiesburg), Merit Health Wesley, Anderson Regional Medical Center (Meridian)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius South Mississippi locations
Long-Term Care: South Mississippi nursing facilities; rural and small-city LTC
💡 Tip: South Mississippi has significant 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 Mississippi?
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 Mississippi: