PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in West Virginia
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Mountain State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
55
WV Hospitals
1,400+
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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia, 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 West Virginia health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across West Virginia, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout West Virginia provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in West Virginia
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Mountain State
Charleston/Kanawha Valley (Kanawha, Putnam Counties)
State capital with CAMC Health System—West Virginia's largest hospital.
Hospitals: Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC), Thomas Health, St. Francis Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita (8+ centers), Fresenius (6+ centers) Charleston area
Long-Term Care: Charleston LTC; CAMC extended care, Eldercare, Kanawha Valley
💡 Tip: CAMC is West Virginia's largest hospital with strong regional presence.
Morgantown/North Central (Monongalia, Marion Counties)
WVU with WVU Medicine—West Virginia's only academic medical center.
Hospitals: WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital, Mon Health Medical Center, Fairmont Regional Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius North Central WV locations
Long-Term Care: Morgantown LTC; WVU Medicine, Sundale Nursing Home, Madison Center
💡 Tip: WVU Medicine is West Virginia's only academic medical center and Level I trauma.
Huntington/Southwestern (Cabell, Wayne Counties)
Marshall University with Cabell Huntington and St. Mary's Medical Center.
Hospitals: Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center, Pleasant Valley Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Huntington locations
Long-Term Care: Huntington LTC; Cabell Huntington, Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice
💡 Tip: Huntington has Marshall University medical presence and Ohio border access.
Eastern Panhandle/Wheeling (Berkeley, Ohio Counties)
DC suburbs (Martinsburg) and Ohio Valley (Wheeling) with WVU East and Wheeling Hospital.
Hospitals: WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Panhandle/Wheeling locations
Long-Term Care: Eastern Panhandle and Ohio Valley nursing facilities
💡 Tip: Eastern Panhandle has DC commuters; Wheeling has Pittsburgh access.
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 West Virginia?
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 West Virginia: