leon24 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I was wondering where I would put a future EMT certification on my CASPA application? I don't currently have one and won't have one by the time I submit my application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted August 25, 2010 Administrator Share Posted August 25, 2010 Assuming you already have other certifications and HCE, nowhere. There's no spot for planned work other than college coursework. If you don't have any certifications or HCE, put it in the training section of your next year's CASPA application once it's been completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHAD Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 YOu can work it into your personal statement: I am planning on becoming EMT certified yadda yadda yadda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reese Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Actually I called CASPA today and was told it could be included in the other health related experience section. I will be double checking before I submit just to make sure. I was surprised myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted October 29, 2010 Administrator Share Posted October 29, 2010 Wow, interesting and unexpected. Thanks for following up on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegro Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I'd call back; I think who you talked to is wrong. According to the CASPA instructions: Q: I haven’t begun my experience yet, but plan on doing so soon. Can I report that? A: No, you cannot report “planned” experience. Once you have accumulated the experience, you may send updated information directly to the schools to which you are applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emm3u Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I'd call back; I think who you talked to is wrong. According to the CASPA instructions: Q: I haven’t begun my experience yet, but plan on doing so soon. Can I report that? A: No, you cannot report “planned” experience. Once you have accumulated the experience, you may send updated information directly to the schools to which you are applying. I think that the experience they are referring to in this particular question is the actual direct patient care hours. You can't assume you will have 200 more hours by next month, for example, because you could reduce your regular hours, lose your job, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_me Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 if you are taking it at a college credit granting institution (community college, junior college) you can list it as planned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_me Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Then whats the point? Why list it under HCE with a total of 0 hours? With a job description of "Im not sure, Im not even certified yet but I plan to be" I think that the experience they are referring to in this particular question is the actual direct patient care hours. You can't assume you will have 200 more hours by next month, for example, because you could reduce your regular hours, lose your job, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_me Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 as CASPAGODESS said...i would check again.... in the FAQs for health related training it specifically states: In this section you should list any current professional certifications. Any certifications you earned at an institution for which you received a transcript with grades should be reported under the coursework section of the application https://secure.caspaonline.org/applicants2012/instruction/Health_Related_Trn.htm Actually I called CASPA today and was told it could be included in the other health related experience section. I will be double checking before I submit just to make sure. I was surprised myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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