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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.

Patient Care Technician externship training in South Carolina

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.

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Hospital Settings

Medical-surgical units, emergency departments, ICUs, and specialty floors at major South Carolina health systems.

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Dialysis Centers

DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across South Carolina, offering specialized renal care experience.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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100 Clinical Hours
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PCT externships in South Carolina:

Where can I find PCT externship sites in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 66 hospitals with Prisma Health (18 hospitals), MUSC Health, and Roper St. Francis as major systems. Charleston and Columbia have the highest concentration. DaVita and Fresenius operate 30+ dialysis centers statewide.
Does South Carolina require PCT certification?
South Carolina does not require state PCT certification. AMCA PCTC is preferred by Prisma Health and MUSC. CNA certification through South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is required for nursing homes.
What's unique about South Carolina's healthcare market?
South Carolina has strong healthcare growth due to retiree migration and population increase. MUSC provides academic medicine in Charleston while Prisma Health serves most of the state. Cost of living is lower than neighboring North Carolina with competitive wages.
How do I approach MUSC for an externship?
MUSC is South Carolina's only academic medical center. Apply through their formal student programs. Consider starting with Roper St. Francis to build Charleston experience. MUSC values candidates committed to South Carolina healthcare. Research interest is valued.

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