PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in North Carolina
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Tar Heel State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
112
NC Hospitals
5,800+
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across North Carolina, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout North Carolina provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in North Carolina
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Tar Heel State
Charlotte Metro (Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus Counties)
North Carolina's largest city with Atrium Health (formerly Carolinas HealthCare). Banking hub with growing population.
Hospitals: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health Mercy, Novant Health Presbyterian, Atrium Health Pineville
Dialysis: DaVita (30+ centers), Fresenius (25+ centers) Charlotte metro
Long-Term Care: Charlotte LTC; PruittHealth, Liberty Healthcare, Accordius Health
💡 Tip: Atrium Health is the largest employer in Charlotte—excellent externship opportunities.
Research Triangle (Wake, Durham, Orange Counties)
Raleigh-Durham with Duke Health and UNC Health—two of the nation's top academic medical centers.
Hospitals: Duke University Hospital, UNC Medical Center, WakeMed, Duke Raleigh Hospital, UNC Rex Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Triangle locations
Long-Term Care: Triangle area nursing facilities; Duke, UNC, and independent providers
💡 Tip: Duke and UNC are world-renowned—competitive but career-defining experiences.
Piedmont Triad (Guilford, Forsyth Counties)
Greensboro and Winston-Salem with Cone Health, Novant, and Wake Forest Baptist.
Hospitals: Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Novant Health Forsyth, High Point Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Piedmont locations
Long-Term Care: Triad nursing facilities; Cone, Novant, and regional providers
💡 Tip: Piedmont Triad has strong healthcare without Triangle competition.
Coastal/Eastern NC (New Hanover, Pitt, Cumberland Counties)
Wilmington, Greenville, and Fayetteville with regional medical centers and ECU Health.
Hospitals: ECU Health Medical Center (Greenville), Novant Health New Hanover (Wilmington), Cape Fear Valley (Fayetteville)
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Eastern NC locations
Long-Term Care: Coastal NC nursing facilities; beach communities and military areas
💡 Tip: Fayetteville has major military presence (Fort Bragg)—VA and military healthcare accessible.
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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina: