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MUSC Health
Pee-Dee Division - Florence/Marion, SC
Healthcare
Patient Care Technician
MUSC Health
MUSC Health's Patient Care Technician (PCT) apprenticeship program, launched in May 2023, has made a substantial impact by providing practical training and career pathways for aspiring healthcare professionals. To date, 42 apprentices, including five high school students, have been onboarded, benefiting from a blend of classroom instruction and real-world experience. This initiative creates a pipeline of skilled professionals prepared to enhance patient care while fostering diverse talent in a high-demand field.
The program also cultivates leadership, with some participants mentoring new apprentices as preceptors, fostering a collaborative learning environment. One standout example is Allyson Holder, a member of the inaugural PCT cohort. Balancing a full-time position at MUSC Health alongside her studies at Florence-Darlington Technical College, Allyson has also embraced the role of preceptor. This fall, she began the LPN program at FDTC and has completed the 2,000-hour apprenticeship requirement mandated by Apprenticeship Carolina and the Department of Labor. Her journey exemplifies how the program supports career advancement while enriching the healthcare workforce through mentorship and hands-on experience.
