PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in South Carolina
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Palmetto State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
66
SC Hospitals
3,200+
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 South 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 South 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 South Carolina health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across South Carolina, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout South Carolina provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in South Carolina
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Palmetto State
Charleston/Lowcountry (Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester Counties)
Historic port city with MUSC Health (academic medical center) and Roper St. Francis.
Hospitals: MUSC Medical Center, Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant, Trident Medical Center, East Cooper Medical Center, Summerville Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita (15+ centers), Fresenius (12+ centers) Charleston metro
Long-Term Care: Charleston LTC; Bishop Gadsden, Presbyterian Home, Sandpiper Rehab
💡 Tip: MUSC is South Carolina's only academic medical center—excellent training opportunity.
Columbia/Midlands (Richland, Lexington Counties)
State capital with Prisma Health—South Carolina's largest health system.
Hospitals: Prisma Health Richland, Prisma Health Baptist, Lexington Medical Center, Providence Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Midlands locations
Long-Term Care: Columbia LTC; Prisma, Still Hopes Episcopal, White Oak
💡 Tip: Prisma Health dominates the Midlands—extensive externship opportunities.
Upstate (Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson Counties)
Manufacturing hub with Prisma Health Greenville and Bon Secours St. Francis.
Hospitals: Prisma Health Greenville Memorial, Bon Secours St. Francis, AnMed Medical Center (Anderson), Spartanburg Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Upstate locations
Long-Term Care: Upstate nursing facilities; Prisma, Bon Secours, NHC Healthcare
💡 Tip: Greenville is South Carolina's fastest-growing city—expanding healthcare needs.
Myrtle Beach/Pee Dee (Horry, Florence Counties)
Tourist coast and Pee Dee region with Grand Strand and McLeod Health.
Hospitals: Grand Strand Medical Center, McLeod Regional Medical Center (Florence), Conway Medical Center, Loris Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Coastal/Pee Dee locations
Long-Term Care: Coastal SC nursing facilities; beach community and Pee Dee LTC
💡 Tip: Myrtle Beach has seasonal tourism—healthcare demand fluctuates with population.
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 South 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 South Carolina: