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PCT EXTERNSHIP

Patient Care Technician Externship in Wyoming

Your complete guide to arranging a self-managed 100-hour externship across The Equality State. Build clinical skills, employer connections, and a pathway to employment.

Patient Care Technician externship training in Wyoming

100

Hours Required

4-8

Weeks Typical

25

WY Hospitals

350+

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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming, 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 Wyoming health systems.

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Dialysis Centers

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

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Long-Term Care

Skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers throughout Wyoming provide extended patient care opportunities.

PCT Externship Sites in Wyoming

Explore potential externship locations across four regions of The Equality State

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Cheyenne/Southeast (Laramie County)

State capital with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Colorado border community.

Hospitals: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Davis Hospice Center

Dialysis: DaVita (2 centers), Fresenius (1 center) Cheyenne

Long-Term Care: Cheyenne LTC; Cheyenne Regional continuing care, Premier Bone & Joint

💡 Tip: Cheyenne residents can access Fort Collins and Denver healthcare markets.

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Casper/Central (Natrona County)

Wyoming's second-largest city with Wyoming Medical Center. Oil and gas economy.

Hospitals: Wyoming Medical Center, Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital

Dialysis: DaVita Casper

Long-Term Care: Casper LTC; Wyoming Medical Center, Mountain Plaza, Shepherd of the Valley

💡 Tip: Casper serves Central Wyoming—regional referral center for energy industry.

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Laramie/Southeast (Albany, Goshen Counties)

University of Wyoming with Ivinson Memorial Hospital.

Hospitals: Ivinson Memorial Hospital, Community Hospital (Torrington)

Dialysis: Limited dialysis—patients travel to Cheyenne or Casper

Long-Term Care: Laramie nursing facilities; Ivinson, Laramie Care Center

💡 Tip: Laramie is college town with University of Wyoming medical programs.

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Jackson/Western Wyoming (Teton, Sublette, Lincoln Counties)

Resort communities with St. John's Medical Center. High tourism, high cost of living.

Hospitals: St. John's Medical Center (Jackson), South Lincoln Medical Center (Kemmerer), Star Valley Health

Dialysis: Very limited dialysis—patients travel to Idaho Falls or Salt Lake

Long-Term Care: Western Wyoming nursing facilities; resort community senior care

💡 Tip: Jackson Hole is expensive but beautiful—seasonal healthcare demand fluctuations.

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 Wyoming?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PCT externships in Wyoming:

Where can I find PCT externship sites in Wyoming?
Wyoming has 25 hospitals—the fewest of any state. Cheyenne Regional and Wyoming Medical Center (Casper) are the largest. Wyoming has many critical access hospitals. DaVita and Fresenius operate 4 dialysis centers statewide.
Does Wyoming require PCT certification?
Wyoming does not require state PCT certification. AMCA PCTC is preferred by Cheyenne Regional and Wyoming Medical Center. CNA certification through Wyoming State Board of Nursing is required for nursing homes. Wyoming is part of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
What's Wyoming's healthcare job market like?
Wyoming has the smallest population of any state and extreme healthcare worker shortages. Facilities often offer significant recruitment incentives including housing, relocation assistance, and loan repayment. No state income tax increases take-home pay.
Can Wyoming residents access Colorado healthcare jobs?
Yes—Cheyenne is 90 minutes from Denver and Fort Collins. UCHealth, Banner, and other Colorado systems are accessible from Southeast Wyoming. Colorado offers dramatically more opportunities than Wyoming's small market. Many Wyoming residents commute for healthcare work.

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