PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Vermont
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Green Mountain State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
14
VT Hospitals
450+
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 Vermont 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 Vermont, 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 Vermont health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Vermont, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Vermont provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Vermont
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Green Mountain State
Burlington/Chittenden County
Vermont's largest city with University of Vermont Medical Center—the state's academic medical center.
Hospitals: University of Vermont Medical Center, Northwestern Medical Center (St. Albans)
Dialysis: DaVita (4+ centers), Fresenius (3+ centers) Burlington area
Long-Term Care: Burlington LTC; UVM Health Network continuing care, Burlington Health & Rehab
💡 Tip: UVM Medical Center is Vermont's only academic medical center and Level I trauma center.
Central Vermont (Washington, Orange Counties)
State capital (Montpelier) and Barre with Central Vermont Medical Center.
Hospitals: Central Vermont Medical Center (Berlin), Gifford Medical Center (Randolph)
Dialysis: DaVita Barre
Long-Term Care: Central Vermont nursing facilities; Mayo Healthcare, Berlin Health & Rehab
💡 Tip: Central Vermont has smaller facilities—easier to build relationships with staff.
Rutland/Southern Vermont (Rutland, Bennington Counties)
Southern Green Mountains with Rutland Regional and Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
Hospitals: Rutland Regional Medical Center, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (Bennington)
Dialysis: DaVita Rutland
Long-Term Care: Southern Vermont nursing facilities; Rutland, Bennington areas
💡 Tip: Southern Vermont has significant healthcare worker shortages—facilities eager for externs.
Northeast Kingdom/Upper Valley (Caledonia, Windham Counties)
Rural Vermont with Northeastern Vermont Regional and Brattleboro Memorial.
Hospitals: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (St. Johnsbury), Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Springfield Hospital
Dialysis: Very limited dialysis—patients travel to larger cities
Long-Term Care: Rural Vermont nursing facilities; small-town long-term care
💡 Tip: Northeast Kingdom has extreme shortages—housing assistance often available.
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 Vermont?
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 Vermont: