When should I start gaining HCE or PCE experience?

[nalmenario]

Hello, I am currently as sophomore at my university, and I was wondering when would be the best time to start working 1000-2000 HCE or PCE experience? I plan to appy when I complete my undergrad. I am looking into working as a scribe or a CNA. Thank you. 

[Guest mands]

1 hour ago, nalmenario said:

Hello, I am currently as sophomore at my university, and I was wondering when would be the best time to start working 1000-2000 HCE or PCE experience? I plan to appy when I complete my undergrad. I am looking into working as a scribe or a CNA. Thank you. 

Hi! 

I think ASAP is best.  The more hours = the more competitive. As someone who was formerly both a scribe and CNA, I would say try to go the CNA route for a bit (then scribe, because you learn so much!) 

Not every school takes scribing as direct patient care hours, which has limited my options greatly. However, every school i've seen takes CNA! 

[DiggySRNA]

Right about now. Actually, the second you start thinking you want to be a PA you want to begin gaining paid PCE. Scribe is valuable experience but (IME) it's limited to being hands-off. Try becoming a MA, ED Tech, or PCT/PCA.

Edited September 3, 2020 by Diggy

[Patricia5827]

ASAP!