PCT EXTERNSHIP
Patient Care Technician Externship in Wisconsin
Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Badger State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.
100
Hours Required
4-8
Weeks Typical
125
WI Hospitals
4,200+
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Wisconsin, offering specialized renal care experience.
Long-Term Care
Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Wisconsin provide extended patient care opportunities.
PCT Externship Sites in Wisconsin
Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Badger State
Milwaukee Metro (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee Counties)
Wisconsin's largest city with Advocate Aurora, Froedtert/Medical College of Wisconsin, and Ascension.
Hospitals: Froedtert Hospital, Aurora St. Luke's, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's, Children's Wisconsin, Aurora Sinai
Dialysis: DaVita (25+ centers), Fresenius (20+ centers) Milwaukee metro
Long-Term Care: Milwaukee LTC; Froedtert, Aurora, Lutheran Home, Saint John's Communities
💡 Tip: Froedtert/MCW is Milwaukee's academic medical center with strong training programs.
Madison/Dane County
State capital with UW Health—Wisconsin's premier academic medical center.
Hospitals: UW Health University Hospital, Meriter Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary's, American Family Children's Hospital
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Madison locations
Long-Term Care: Madison LTC; UW Health, Oakwood Village, Capitol Lakes
💡 Tip: UW Health is consistently top-ranked—competitive but excellent training.
Green Bay/Fox Valley (Brown, Outagamie, Winnebago Counties)
Packers country with HSHS St. Vincent, ThedaCare, and Bellin Health.
Hospitals: HSHS St. Vincent Hospital, Bellin Hospital, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Aurora BayCare
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Northeast Wisconsin locations
Long-Term Care: Fox Valley nursing facilities; HSHS, ThedaCare, Bellin continuing care
💡 Tip: Green Bay offers Wisconsin lifestyle with solid healthcare market.
Northern/Western Wisconsin (La Crosse, Eau Claire, Marathon Counties)
Rural Wisconsin with Gundersen, HSHS Sacred Heart, and Marshfield Clinic.
Hospitals: Gundersen Health System (La Crosse), HSHS Sacred Heart (Eau Claire), Marshfield Medical Center
Dialysis: DaVita and Fresenius Western Wisconsin locations
Long-Term Care: Northern/Western Wisconsin nursing facilities; rural long-term care
💡 Tip: Northern Wisconsin has significant shortages—outdoor lifestyle attracts some workers.
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 Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin: