HallsCaroline Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Hello! I am trying to figure out the most efficient way to get direct patient care hours. I really would like to work as a MA (CNA and EMT are definitely not for me), however I am already in school and can't take an in person certification class since those can take up to 12 months or more. I have been trying to research online schools that have four to six month MA programs and have good reviews. I have heard some offices/clinics will do on the job training and don't require a certification. How common is finding such a place? Does anyone have any recommendations for online schools with a good medical assistant program that is fast paced and I can do while still going to college full time? Any advice would be helpful please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANESMCR Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 You can do a two-week CNA course and be working as a PRN CNA almost immediately. I would also consider re-evaluating your PA interest if EMT and CNA are jobs you’re absolutely not willing to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HallsCaroline Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 MA is just preferred. I would do CNA if you’re saying I can’t become a MA. It just seems MA’s learn more and work with a variety of people. I said that so I would get advice/learn from other’s experiences in becoming a MA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyB Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 My local hospital does not require that I am certified. I am a nurse aide (patient care technician). I would definitely check with hospitals and clinics to see if they require you to even be certified as some of them do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANESMCR Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 22 hours ago, HallsCaroline said: MA is just preferred. I would do CNA if you’re saying I can’t become a MA. It just seems MA’s learn more and work with a variety of people. I said that so I would get advice/learn from other’s experiences in becoming a MA. If time is an issue for certification then I would suggest CNA. Also, it really depends on where you work. I would not go back and trade my CNA/EMT experience for anything else. Learning more in whichever job is highly anecdotal. It’s more about building your bedside manner, caring for and becoming comfortable with patients, and learning hospital staff dynamics. Do what gives you the most PCE in the most appropriate time frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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