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Hello,

 

So I work as a Direct Support Professional at a non-profit organization that gives employment opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Basically, my responsibilities involve supervising, talking with, and providing the employees with anything they might need during the day (Ex: helping transport those who cannot get around the shop, feeding, giving some medications). I didn't know if I should count this as direct or indirect because to me it seems like a little bit of both. Or would this even be considered HCE hours at all? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

 

I would ask the schools you are interested in. I have had similar work experience and it "counted" (at the school I'm applying to) as direct patient care, even though it wasn't technically in the healthcare field. 

It depends on the school you are applying to, but most schools require "hands on" patient care (taking vitals, bathing, drawing blood, physical exams, etc). On CASPA, I'm sure it would go under  "Other Healthcare Experience". 

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