tawny27 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I am currently working on my bachelors and pre reqs for P.A. Programs in California, however i really need some guidance and i seem to not be getting much help from the P.A. admission reps. I recently noticed that a requirement to apply for the program is to have acquired 2000 thousand paid hands on patient care experience. When I was under the impression volunteering at a hospital would be sufficient only one school in Ca will accept hospital volunteer hours however paid " is preferred" it even gives you a list of examples for experience. Medical assistant is one of them so i looked up where i could become an M.A. and am going through a private institute in order to finish it as quickly as possible. I want to know if this makes sense I'm in desperate need for help and am in a time crunch because I'm 2 months pregnant.If anyone practicing PA or is currently a student could shed some advice IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED thank you =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 2000 hours is about a year of full time work and that is likely the minimum requirement for the program you are referring to. Many applicants may have 4k, 10k, or more. Get a job as an MA/CNA/EMT/etc, spend a year working, and then apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosefraba1 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Have you considered applying as a rehab assistant? This does not require any certification and pays just as well as a CNA. Although, being 2 months pregnant I don't know that you could help lift when you are in your third trimester... depending on the clinic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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