Gaining experience is an important part of the PA school application process. Find ways to get experience in the medical field before you attend PA school. There are many different ways to do this. Check out our resources to get some ideas:
Direct Patient Care Experience: (click to see more)
It is important for pre-PA applicants to have direct patient care experience. Check Out These Certifications.
- EMT Training
- Longhorn EMS
- EMT - Basic
- Medical Assisting
- American Association of Medical Assistants
- Explore Becoming a Certified Medical Assistant- Online CMA programs
- Explore Medical Assistant Career Choices
- Certified Nurses Aid
- Certified Nursing Assistant Training Providers
- Certified Nursing Assistant Credentialing FAQ
- Phlebotomy
- Physical Therapy Technician
- Optician
Healthcare Volunteering Opportunities: (click to see more)
- Dell Children's Medical Center
- North Austin Medical Center
- People's Community Clinic
- CommUnity Care Services
- Austin/Travis County Communicable Disease Clinic Tel: (512) 972-5430
- Hospice Austin
- Austin Volunteer Healthcare Clinic
- Heart Hospital of Austin (requires 6 month commitment)
- Seton Healthcare Family
- St. David's Medical Center
- South Austin Hospital
- Provident Memory Care
- Austin Volunteer Match