Dental Hygienist to Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant

[ftdoc17]

Are there any Dental Hygienist who changed career paths and became a PA? Were there any additional requirements you needed to take? Does clinic hours for dental hygiene count toward the healthcare experience hours required for PA programs?

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[RDHtoPA]

I was a dental hygienist for 11 years. I was recently accepted to PA school and my school accepted my RDH hours as my 10,000+ PCE hours.

I'm not sure what additional requirements you might mean other than the normal prerequisites for PA school.

 

[HDH]

I was a dental hygienist for 11 years. I was recently accepted to PA school and my school accepted my RDH hours as my 10,000+ PCE hours.

I'm not sure what additional requirements you might mean other than the normal prerequisites for PA school.

I would be interested in talking with you. I am currently dental hygienist and am looking at continuing my education into PA.

 

[niketechking]

how is it being a dental hygenist? is the pay well?

 

[Js1091]

I was a dental hygienist for 11 years. I was recently accepted to PA school and my school accepted my RDH hours as my 10,000+ PCE hours.

I'm not sure what additional requirements you might mean other than the normal prerequisites for PA school.

What bachelors degree did you have when applying to PA program? I’m a dental hygienist and only have my associates of dental hygiene and am not sure if I should pursue bachelors in dental hygiene or in biology.
Your input is greatly appreciated!