aubrey18 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I know that schools require you to have a certain amount of hours in Direct and Indirect Patient Care. What is the difference between the two and any suggestions on ways to obtain the hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted September 16, 2015 Administrator Share Posted September 16, 2015 Direct: Certified, hands on patient care. Vitals taking, following provider plans, executing protocols, care of the patient themselves. EMT, CNA, MA, PT aide, and the like. Indirect: Being around patients and aiding care without any therapeutic touch: Patient transporter, receptionist, volunteer anything except EMT, research assistant, scribe, and the like. Neither is an exhaustive list, but I hope that gets you started in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiggySRNA Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Direct patient care: any form of position that allows you to interact and provide some level care. assess/diagnose Vitals Height and weight phlebotomy EKG and Telemetry glucometry Stress testing ...you get the point Indirect: mostly administrative tasks; filing, meeting and greeting, transporting, sitting...etc EMT is widely accepted as direct patient care experience. Others include CNA, EKG Tech, Holter monitor tech, Phlebotomy to those that require longer training, LPN, MA, RN, EMT-P, Radiologic Technologist, Respiratory Therapist...etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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