PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Ohio
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Buckeye State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
168
OH Hospitals
9,500+
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 Ohio 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Ohio, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Ohio provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Ohio
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Buckeye State
Cleveland/Northeast Ohio (Cuyahoga, Summit, Stark Counties)
Home to Cleveland Clinic—#2 ranked hospital in the world. Major healthcare hub.
Hospitals: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, University Hospitals Cleveland, MetroHealth, Akron General, Aultman Hospital (Canton)
Dialysis: DaVita (40+ centers), Fresenius (35+ centers) Northeast Ohio
Long-Term Care: Cleveland area LTC; Jennings, McGregor, Eliza Jennings, Montefiore
💡 Tip: Cleveland Clinic is consistently world-ranked—prestigious but competitive.
Columbus/Central Ohio (Franklin, Delaware Counties)
State capital with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Fast-growing tech hub.
Hospitals: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OhioHealth Riverside, Mount Carmel, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Central Ohio locations
Long-Term Care: Columbus LTC; OhioHealth continuing care, Kobacker House, Westminster Thurber
💡 Tip: Columbus is Ohio's largest city and fastest-growing—expanding healthcare needs.
Cincinnati/Southwest Ohio (Hamilton, Butler, Warren Counties)
Cincinnati with UC Health and TriHealth. Kentucky border access.
Hospitals: UC Medical Center, TriHealth Good Samaritan, Christ Hospital, Cincinnati Children's, Mercy Health
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Southwest Ohio locations
Long-Term Care: Cincinnati LTC; Episcopal Retirement, Twin Lakes, Maple Knoll
💡 Tip: Cincinnati residents can access Northern Kentucky healthcare market.
Toledo/Northwest Ohio (Lucas, Wood Counties)
Toledo with ProMedica and Mercy Health. Michigan border community.
Hospitals: ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Mercy Health St. Vincent, ProMedica Flower Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Northwest Ohio locations
Long-Term Care: Toledo area nursing facilities; ProMedica, Mercy, Genesis
💡 Tip: Toledo offers Michigan access with Ohio cost of living.
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 Ohio?
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 Ohio: