desipa Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I had a question regarding volunteering. I've just started volunteering at Advocate hospital in the ER unit. The main task is to direct/take visitors to their family members in the critical care unit, and sometimes transport those who need critical care in wheelchairs into the unit. This is the crux of the experience. What category would this be placed in? Is this sufficient? What else can I do to get patient contact considering I don't have any healthcare certificates (ie. CNA, PT aide, etc). Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemarreb Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I would say as a volunteer. Direct patient care involves doing some kind of procedures with patients (ie drawing blood, checking their bp, etc). Medical assisting is a great start or EMT! It takes several months to finish a program for these types but there are some places that you can finish them by just a couples of months :) Do more research in your area. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktalon Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Different programs define direct patient care differently. You'll have to consult the programs you are interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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