MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center launches patient care technician apprenticeship program

LANCASTER, S.C. (Sept. 29, 2025)- MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center is proud to announce the launch of a new patient care technician (PCTs) apprenticeship program, developed in partnership with York Technical College and Apprenticeship Carolina. This innovative, hands-on program is designed to equip aspiring health care professionals with the skills and experience needed to assist providers in patient care.

Through this program, participants will also work toward earning their certified nursing assistant (CNA) certifications while gaining valuable real-world job experience. The program offers eight cohorts of students a paid apprenticeship, ensuring participants receive both classroom instruction and clinical training in a hospital setting.

Program highlights include:

• On-the-job training – Participants will complete practical training at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center.
• Classroom instruction – Students will work toward their CNA certifications, with courses provided by York Technical College.
• Paid apprenticeship – Participants will earn compensation during their eight-week training, creating a paid opportunity to learn and grow.
• Career pathway – Graduates will be well-positioned for employment as PCTs, with opportunities for long-term career growth at MUSC Health.

To celebrate the launch, MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center will host a signing day at the hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 10:30 a.m.. Featured speakers will include: 

J. Scott Broome, MHA, FACHE, CEO of MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center. Kathy Dickson, Ed.D., senior apprenticeship consultant at Apprenticeship Carolina. Stacey Moore, Ph.D., president of York Technical College.

“MUSC is focused on reshaping the future workforce. This program represents an important investment in our local workforce and their future,” said Broome. “By partnering with York Technical College and Apprenticeship Carolina, we are creating meaningful opportunities for individuals to enter health care while helping to address the staffing needs in our region.”

The signing ceremony will mark the official kickoff of this workforce development initiative, emphasizing the importance of community partnerships in training and retaining skilled health care professionals. Media representatives are invited to attend. 

For more information about the apprenticeship program or the signing ceremony, or to set up an interview, please contact Kelsey Fitch, Director of Marketing and Communications, at fitchke@musc.edu. 

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As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. In 2025, for the 11th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit MUSCHealth.org.

MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $8.6 billion. The nearly 34,000 MUSC members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, contract employees, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research and patient care.