Is a Direct Service Provider (DSP) consider clinical experience?

[joeception]

I know the subject has been beat to the death, but I was not sure if this would be considered clinical experience. I am going into my gap year while applying and trying to boost the amount of hours I have completed. The position would be working at a level 4i facility with adults with behavioral / mental impairments. I was told it is a hands on facility meaning I may have to physically restrain patients that are fighting or being aggressive. My main duties with be making observation notes for a behaviorists and psychiatrist, helping give meds, and just helping with daily activities. I still plan on doing the position if it not clinical, but I wanted to know how I would label it for secondaries.

Edit: I meant to direct service professional

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[Optimist Prime]

I'm also a DSP and my opinion would be if you're working directly with doctors and if at the facility they refer to the people as "patients" then you can probably count it as clinical work. I personally refer to the people I work with as Clients and don't work directly with a doctor so I'm listing it as a job on my application.

 

[austintr]

I agree with it being clinical. I used to date a girl that worked in a very similar role and he was tough as nails but with a great heart. She got beat up so much at work people looked at me funny when we were out in public together. So keep that in mind.

 

[joeception]

I agree with it being clinical. I used to date a girl that worked in a very similar role and he was tough as nails but with a great heart. She got beat up so much at work people looked at me funny when we were out in public together. So keep that in mind.

I was warned that employees are frequently assaulted via punches, being spit on, and threatened. I think I am interested in pursuing this position because it will further teach me patience as a physician working with different patient populations.

 

[Optimist Prime]

I was warned that employees are frequently assaulted via punches, being spit on, and threatened. I think I am interested in pursuing this position because it will further teach me patience as a physician working with different patient populations.

It'll definitely help you with this population like it has me and I definitely think its a great skill to have as a physician even if it may not count as clinical work.

 

[Goro]

I know the subject has been beat to the death, but I was not sure if this would be considered clinical experience. I am going into my gap year while applying and trying to boost the amount of hours I have completed. The position would be working at a level 4i facility with adults with behavioral / mental impairments. I was told it is a hands on facility meaning I may have to physically restrain patients that are fighting or being aggressive. My main duties with be making observation notes for a behaviorists and psychiatrist, helping give meds, and just helping with daily activities. I still plan on doing the position if it not clinical, but I wanted to know how I would label it for secondaries.

Edit: I meant to direct service professional

1000% clinical. And an admirable one at that.

 

[austintr]

I was warned that employees are frequently assaulted via punches, being spit on, and threatened. I think I am interested in pursuing this position because it will further teach me patience as a physician working with different patient populations.

It's great that you're interested in that kind of position. We need many many more people to help those with extra needs. And yes it will be beneficial to you in many ways. And bites. Watch out for bites.