CPR & X-ray Certification?

[zellyen]

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if i have these, would people recommend putting them on the app. If so, which section do these go under.

 

[BlueQuasar]

I hope that they're something that could help an app; I don't have x-ray certification, but I do have CPR, bloodborne pathogens training, and oxygen administration. So, yeah, anyone who knows if this sort of thing actually is useful on applications, please speak up! 🙂

 

[billabob15]

I am trained as an EMT-basic, I put it under Extracurricular/volunteer/ community service. I see it as a community service activity, because you get certified to help those around you. I would do the same for xray, and cpr training. I think it shows involvement in your community even if you've never had to use it.

 

[BlueQuasar]

I am trained as an EMT-basic, I put it under Extracurricular/volunteer/ community service. I see it as a community service activity, because you get certified to help those around you. I would do the same for xray, and cpr training. I think it shows involvement in your community even if you've never had to use it.

Huh, I never thought about it that way, but that's really a great way to classify it. 👍

 

[SeattleRDH]

I am trained as an EMT-basic, I put it under Extracurricular/volunteer/ community service. I see it as a community service activity, because you get certified to help those around you. I would do the same for xray, and cpr training. I think it shows involvement in your community even if you've never had to use it.

I would be surprised if CPR certification meant anything to adcoms. Everyone who works in healthcare has to be certified so it's nothing special. EMT training is unique though.

X-ray certification only means something in the states that require it (like California) so I wouldn't include it in the app unless you're trying to focus on those states. Most states allow on-the-job training for taking dental x-rays (which I think they shouldn't!).

 

[dmitriyivanov]

I am trained as an EMT-basic, I put it under Extracurricular/volunteer/ community service. I see it as a community service activity, because you get certified to help those around you. I would do the same for xray, and cpr training. I think it shows involvement in your community even if you've never had to use it.

+1👍