It was a gift from a nurse when the pandemic started and I wear it mosts days to brighten up the ER atmosphere since you can't really smile behind a mask
FYI there is only 1 6 month paramedic program and that doesn’t include hospital rotations and clinical internship. It’s also 5 days a week. Most are over a year 12-18months for a diploma with 2 and 4 year degrees becoming more common
IMO, EMT sounds more exciting compared to CNA, and it has the first responder excitement that I loved when I was a military police officer. Emergency tech sounds equally as exciting and arguably superior as far as preparation for PA school. That being said, there are far more CNA jobs which is something a lot of people should probably consider when choosing PCE. I searched on Indeed, and there are 700+ listings for CNA jobs while under 10 for EMT and emergency tech jobs in my area. I am currently volunteering at a hospital and will be switching to ER dept in a couple months (from rehab as I pretty much made the decision the PT route isn't for me) so I am hoping to slide my way and get offered a ER tech job if one should become available. I'm just torn if I should get EMT or CNA certification in the meantime. There's a chance my plan will backfire and I worry it will be difficult getting a EMT/ER tech job 😢
Currently a EMT- B with 10 years of experience, moreover, I have 5 semesters left before applying to PA School here in SC. 😜😜 Last October, I said goodbye to the truck and started working as a Medical Contractor making $34/HR.🥴 Allowing me to work less hours and make more money, giving me more time to focus on my education. I would definitely advise current & future EMTs to consider the Technical school route when considering PA School. Pay less money for your education and be able to mold your Associates degree to conform to your PA PreReqs. Also, some universities offer discounts for technical school transfer students. - Get’errrr Dunnnnn
Great job! And yes even if you can save up living expenses to plan for the 2+ years you're in PA school then you're ahead of the game by reducing your overall loan burden
@@JohnThePA unfortunately, here in SC, housing is pretty steep in the Metro areas like MUSC- Charleston, University of SC- Columbia and etc. I’m projected to spend around 50K in just the rental alone. I have a good hand in property flipping and etc, so therefore my goal would be to just obtain a cap loan to allow me to flip more properties. Hopefully allowing me to walk away debt free and wealthier- while just focusing on my education.
Hello I love your video !! thank you for this quick question Medical Imaging Assistant work? I work in the MRI, CT, PET, Breast biopsy area and perform IVs, work with the patients,etc.
You can go directly into emergency medicine from graduation but a lot of places will specify that they want people with experience so it's tough finding that first job. When I started I was contracted a minimum of twelve 12-hour shifts (was working maybe 14-15/month); from 11 AM-11 PM. Pre-COVID, I would work 2 or 3 days in a row then get 3-4 days off. Due to COVID I'm on 10-hour shifts (no nights or weekends) but I think we're going back up to 12's soon.
Thank you man! I am looking for more opportunities to gain clinical experience. I worked as an ophthalmic assistant for one year and am now working as an otolaryngology (ENT) medical assistant (for about 6 months now). I am debating whether to look into becoming an EMT-B or an ER Tech.
I've seen people get in with just the ophthalmic assistant and ENT assistance stuff, which is fine. The number of hours and strong recommendations from the office docs and staff at the office would play a bigger role than just being exposed to the ER or EMS world. That said, you see a ton of pathology in the ER, and it may be a useful setting to broaden your picture of medicine.
I'm a rrt and wanting to be a pa. In school I was told after working as a rt I could continue to management, education or pursue PA. Every video I have seen on CZcams does not say much about it..is it a bad transition?
What I’ve been looking for! Thanks for the information John! Is it possible to reach you via email or call message?! Have questions I’ll need your opinions on. Thanks!
Medically speaking it's a great experience. But the commitment and years enlisted means it's not some sort of quick way to gain experience. One advantage would be using the GI bill / educational assistance to pay for PA school afterwards if one did not wish to be a PA in the military
I am a hemodialysis patient care technician and provide dialysis treatment to my patients. I have been doing it for 2 years now , full time. Is that enough hours to apply to PA program? I feel like I want to work as a nanny now to save money for the PA program.
Most people work somewhere between 1,500 - 2,000 hours a year full time so I would say yes. You need to ask a supervisor or your manager for how many hours you have worked if you cannot view that on your own.
Your cap is absolutely adorable. Reminds me of my grandmother.
It was a gift from a nurse when the pandemic started and I wear it mosts days to brighten up the ER atmosphere since you can't really smile behind a mask
Thanks for the information!! Here’s hoping I pass the NREMT!!!
I was in and out before it became so widespread. Good luck with the exam!!
FYI there is only 1 6 month paramedic program and that doesn’t include hospital rotations and clinical internship. It’s also 5 days a week. Most are over a year 12-18months for a diploma with 2 and 4 year degrees becoming more common
IMO, EMT sounds more exciting compared to CNA, and it has the first responder excitement that I loved when I was a military police officer. Emergency tech sounds equally as exciting and arguably superior as far as preparation for PA school. That being said, there are far more CNA jobs which is something a lot of people should probably consider when choosing PCE. I searched on Indeed, and there are 700+ listings for CNA jobs while under 10 for EMT and emergency tech jobs in my area. I am currently volunteering at a hospital and will be switching to ER dept in a couple months (from rehab as I pretty much made the decision the PT route isn't for me) so I am hoping to slide my way and get offered a ER tech job if one should become available. I'm just torn if I should get EMT or CNA certification in the meantime. There's a chance my plan will backfire and I worry it will be difficult getting a EMT/ER tech job 😢
I’ve got about 7000 hours as a respiratory in California and was making about $70k a year which is nothing out here
Yes $70k sounds like a lot but then when you mention California you're just scraping by at those home prices. Thanks for sharing
i love watching your videos. they are very informative! Thank you so much
Just became a CNA in VA and hoping to get a job that pays 17+ per hour!
Thanks for sharing, fingers crossed!
Was looking for this video, thanks!
Woah I also went to Penn state 🙌🏽WE ARE !!
I'm a chiropractic assistant, similar to a PT aide.
What about surgical tech and Surgical First Assist ?
Currently a EMT- B with 10 years of experience, moreover, I have 5 semesters left before applying to PA School here in SC. 😜😜
Last October, I said goodbye to the truck and started working as a Medical Contractor making $34/HR.🥴 Allowing me to work less hours and make more money, giving me more time to focus on my education.
I would definitely advise current & future EMTs to consider the Technical school route when considering PA School. Pay less money for your education and be able to mold your Associates degree to conform to your PA PreReqs. Also, some universities offer discounts for technical school transfer students.
- Get’errrr Dunnnnn
Great job! And yes even if you can save up living expenses to plan for the 2+ years you're in PA school then you're ahead of the game by reducing your overall loan burden
@@JohnThePA unfortunately, here in SC, housing is pretty steep in the Metro areas like MUSC- Charleston, University of SC- Columbia and etc. I’m projected to spend around 50K in just the rental alone. I have a good hand in property flipping and etc, so therefore my goal would be to just obtain a cap loan to allow me to flip more properties. Hopefully allowing me to walk away debt free and wealthier- while just focusing on my education.
Would you consider chiropractor as PCE? Anyone in the comments know what most PA schools think about chiropractic medicine?
Hello I love your video !! thank you for this quick question Medical Imaging Assistant work? I work in the MRI, CT, PET, Breast biopsy area and perform IVs, work with the patients,etc.
What is your schedule like as a EM PA-C? Also, is that a specialty that you can go into directly or does that require additional education?
You can go directly into emergency medicine from graduation but a lot of places will specify that they want people with experience so it's tough finding that first job. When I started I was contracted a minimum of twelve 12-hour shifts (was working maybe 14-15/month); from 11 AM-11 PM. Pre-COVID, I would work 2 or 3 days in a row then get 3-4 days off. Due to COVID I'm on 10-hour shifts (no nights or weekends) but I think we're going back up to 12's soon.
Thank you man! I am looking for more opportunities to gain clinical experience. I worked as an ophthalmic assistant for one year and am now working as an otolaryngology (ENT) medical assistant (for about 6 months now). I am debating whether to look into becoming an EMT-B or an ER Tech.
I've seen people get in with just the ophthalmic assistant and ENT assistance stuff, which is fine. The number of hours and strong recommendations from the office docs and staff at the office would play a bigger role than just being exposed to the ER or EMS world. That said, you see a ton of pathology in the ER, and it may be a useful setting to broaden your picture of medicine.
I'm a rrt and wanting to be a pa. In school I was told after working as a rt I could continue to management, education or pursue PA. Every video I have seen on CZcams does not say much about it..is it a bad transition?
I’m currently in school getting my Bachelors Degree. I was previously a full time EMT/ Firefighter. Does my previous job history apply to P.A. school?
Yes. I’m a firefighter/paramedic and got into PA school this year
I am currently working as a CNA but thinking of transitioning to an MA.
why, I am considering becoming a CNA
Does becoming a standardized patient count?
Do you think working as a patient care technician would be a good way to get those hours as well?
Patient care tech would count as hours to PA programs
@@JohnThePA thank you so much for the reply!
What I’ve been looking for! Thanks for the information John! Is it possible to reach you via email or call message?! Have questions I’ll need your opinions on. Thanks!
You can schedule 1-on-1 calls for in-depth questions from my website. Check the video description.
Surprised you didn’t mention anything about being a corpsman or medic in the military.
Medically speaking it's a great experience. But the commitment and years enlisted means it's not some sort of quick way to gain experience. One advantage would be using the GI bill / educational assistance to pay for PA school afterwards if one did not wish to be a PA in the military
I am a Patient Care Tech, we can do a little bit more than a CNA at our hospital. Will this experience count towards my application?
Yes a bunch of "tech" roles would count towards the patient care experience requirement
I am a hemodialysis patient care technician and provide dialysis treatment to my patients. I have been doing it for 2 years now , full time. Is that enough hours to apply to PA program? I feel like I want to work as a nanny now to save money for the PA program.
Most people work somewhere between 1,500 - 2,000 hours a year full time so I would say yes. You need to ask a supervisor or your manager for how many hours you have worked if you cannot view that on your own.
Im goin emt route
You can't go wrong with it, you'll learn a lot and meet some great people along the way
does it matter if I don't get any HCE as long as I have good PCE?
Typically PCE is champion and HCE is lumped in by certain programs to count equivalently
How about being a certified pharmacy technician? does that count patient care ?
It should count
Iwould check the specific school you want to apply to. I have seen some schools that don’t accept pharm tech as hours
Would vet assistant count?