PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Oklahoma
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Sooner State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
109
OK Hospitals
2,400+
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Oklahoma, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Oklahoma provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Oklahoma
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Sooner State
Oklahoma City Metro (Oklahoma, Cleveland Counties)
State capital with INTEGRIS, OU Health (academic medical center), and SSM Health St. Anthony.
Hospitals: OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, SSM Health St. Anthony, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Dialysis: DaVita (18+ centers), Fresenius (15+ centers) OKC metro
Long-Term Care: OKC nursing facilities; INTEGRIS, Brookdale, Grace Living Center
💡 Tip: OU Health is Oklahoma's only academic medical center and Level I trauma center.
Tulsa Metro (Tulsa, Rogers Counties)
Second-largest city with Saint Francis Health System and Ascension St. John.
Hospitals: Saint Francis Hospital, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Hillcrest Medical Center, Oklahoma Surgical Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Tulsa locations
Long-Term Care: Tulsa LTC; Saint Francis, Ascension, Brookdale
💡 Tip: Tulsa has less competition than OKC with strong healthcare market.
Norman/South Central (Cleveland, Comanche Counties)
University town and Lawton military community with Norman Regional and Comanche County.
Hospitals: Norman Regional Hospital, Comanche County Memorial Hospital (Lawton), OU Health Norman
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius South Central OK locations
Long-Term Care: Norman and Lawton nursing facilities; university town and military area
💡 Tip: Lawton has Fort Sill military presence—VA and military healthcare accessible.
Rural Oklahoma (Garfield, Muskogee, Pottawatomie Counties)
Regional centers including Enid, Muskogee, and Shawnee with community hospitals.
Hospitals: St. Mary's Regional Medical Center (Enid), EASTAR Health System (Muskogee), SSM Health St. Anthony Shawnee
Dialysis: Limited dialysis—DaVita scattered rural locations
Long-Term Care: Rural Oklahoma nursing facilities; small-town long-term care
💡 Tip: Rural Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma: