PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Rhode Island
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Ocean State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
11
RI Hospitals
700+
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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Rhode Island, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Rhode Island provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Rhode Island
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Ocean State
Providence Metro (Providence, Kent Counties)
Rhode Island's healthcare hub with Lifespan (Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam) and Care New England.
Hospitals: Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Roger Williams Medical Center, Kent Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita (8+ centers), Fresenius (6+ centers) Providence metro
Long-Term Care: Providence LTC; Steere House, Scandinavian Home, PACE Organization
💡 Tip: Rhode Island Hospital is the state's only Level I trauma center and Brown teaching hospital.
South County/Newport (Washington, Newport Counties)
Coastal communities with South County Hospital and Newport Hospital.
Hospitals: South County Hospital, Newport Hospital, Westerly Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius South County locations
Long-Term Care: South County nursing facilities; coastal retirement communities
💡 Tip: Newport has tourism and naval presence—seasonal healthcare demand variations.
Northern Rhode Island (Woonsocket, Pawtucket)
Former mill towns with Landmark Medical Center and Memorial Hospital.
Hospitals: Landmark Medical Center (Woonsocket), Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island (Pawtucket)
Dialysis: DaVita Northern RI
Long-Term Care: Northern RI nursing facilities; Woonsocket, Pawtucket areas
💡 Tip: Northern RI is more affordable than Providence with accessible opportunities.
Greater Boston Access (All Rhode Island)
All of Rhode Island is within 1 hour of Boston. Massachusetts healthcare market accessible.
Hospitals: Boston hospitals accessible: Mass General, Brigham, Beth Israel, Boston Children's
Dialysis: Massachusetts dialysis facilities accessible
Long-Term Care: Consider Massachusetts facilities for additional opportunities
💡 Tip: Rhode Island residents can easily access Boston's world-class healthcare market.
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 Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island: