TripleUpbeat Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 [TABLE=class: tborder, width: 100%, align: center] [TR] [TD=class: alt1]I'm going to be applying to PA school next year. As you may know, most PA schools recommend ~2000 hours of hands-on work with patients in the medical field. So starting in the summer, I need to find a job to work at for a year that gets me these hours. What are my options? What jobs can I do with a B.S. and no certifications? Are there any jobs whose certifications are easy to obtain? Thank you. P.S. I am aware of CNA, but it is basically my last-choice option, as the work involved doesn't appeal to me in the slightest.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panelson Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 PA school isn't easy; might as well get used to things being hard now. Getting a job without some sort of certificate in the medical field is not easy to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I believe this thread may give you some ideas... http://www.PhysicianAssistantForum.Com/forums/showthread.php/34114-Health-Care-Experiences-ER-Intake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 If the type of work involved in being a CNA doesn't appeal to you, what does? You asked for suggestions but you obviously have something in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seijou Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 [TABLE=class: tborder, width: 100%, align: center][TR] [TD=class: alt1]P.S. I am aware of CNA, but it is basically my last-choice option, as the work involved doesn't appeal to me in the slightest.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Please do a search - there was just a thread on a topic similar to this. http://www.PhysicianAssistantForum.Com/forums/showthread.php/34114-Health-Care-Experiences-ER-Intake/page1 In regards to the "What can I do with my Bachelors?" question: 1) In general, it would help to know what your degree is in... 2) However, it shouldn't really matter... Just because you have a degree doesn't mean it's okay for you to be responsible for (and to put your hands on) patients. That's a huge liability few places are going to let you take on. Unless they're training you to be a medical assistant and they do not require any certification (these exist, but they're uncommon from what I see). 3) If some jobs don't appeal to you right off the bat, I think you've got a hard road. Not everything you do in health care will be pretty and has a fairy tale ending. I suggest taking some time to shadow and volunteer, to get an idea of what to expect... and perhaps to gain some appreciation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Oh god... where do these people come from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Steve Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Oh god... where do these people come from. SDN? I figure some of these folks were keyed up for med school which doesn't care much about HCE, then they got rejected, and are forced to decide "what else can I do with my medical science heavy degree?" it's presumptuous, I know, but I feel like a honey badger tonight. And you know what honey badger thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsman2PA Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I think I want to be a preacher after PA school...anybody know of a good religion I can join to rack up some street cred?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted February 8, 2012 Administrator Share Posted February 8, 2012 I think I want to be a preacher after PA school... You're doing it backwards. Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsman2PA Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 You're doing it backwards. Just sayin'. That was the whole point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealer04tx Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 1) What about CNA doesn't appeal to you? 2) Why do you want to be a PA? Have you seen them in action? 3) (rant) Using phrasing like "easy to obtain"" can set you up to receive critiques on attitude. I don't know if your wording or your attitude is off, but many (most/all) of the people on this forum with a PA-S or PA-C by their name didn't get there by looking for the easy way and usually don't like others trying that approach. People like us (applicants) do well to be aware of how we present ourselves. (/rant) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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