Anthony T Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm going to Touro in Bay Shore, NY and I was told that my experience as a Physical Therapy Aide would not count toward my HCE when applying into the PA program. Yet I've heard people who merely transported patients around hospitals and nursing homes have had that count toward their HCE, so I'm not sure how this makes much sense. I'm going to try and ask someone else at the school so I can find out for sure... But the thing is that I really don't have 6 months or however long it takes to become an EMT to get my HCE. All I have is my experience as a PT Aide and I'm currently a Pharmacy Technician, which I know does not count. And I know this sounds petty, but I really don't want to be a CNA and having to deal with cleaning bed pans. I know I will encounter worse things as a PA, but feces is the one thing I can't deal with. I know it sounds ridiculous, but at least I'm being honest. If anyone has any other ideas for HCE, please feel free to share. I'd really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Every school is different. I was a PT aide and it counted at the schools I applied to... plus it was great experience, IMO. I would prepare a job description and ask an admissions counselor which parts of it don't qualify as healthcare experience. Best case scenario, the person you talked to misunderstood you and it does count! Worst case, you get an explanation of what they're looking for. But like I said, plenty of schools love 'em a PT aide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine88 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I am a PT aide, and it counted at all the schools I applied to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonD Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 My wife is a PT, and one of her aides just applied to 7 PA programs. Look at more schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulPA Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I would think A PT aide would count. But the best way to know what counts and what doesn't is to contact the specific programs you want to apply to. Afterall it is their opinion that ultimely counts. You might need to submit a job description stating what "direct' (i.e. hands on pt) contact you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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