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.
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.
Hospital Settings
Medical-surgical units, emergency departments, ICUs, and specialty floors at major Wyoming health systems.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita and Fresenius operate dialysis centers across Wyoming, offering specialized renal care experience.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 Wyoming: