What constitutes patient contact in meeting the 200 hour requirement?
Candidates complete the requirement in a variety of ways, some of which include: working as a certified nursing assistant, phlebotomist, nurse’s aid, EMT, paramedic, etc. Many have experienced medicine overseas as volunteers in clinics. Basically, any volunteer or paid work in a clinical setting wherein candidates are either providing hands on care or witnessing care can be acceptable, depending on the nature of the roll. Shadowing experiences are counted and recommended.
