Is this clinical?

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Hi. I work with people with developmental disabilities in their home as a direct support professional. This home in particular is very medically involved, meaning there are a lot of secondary diagnoses like schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, Down Syndrome, ileostomy, etc. One of the trainings I've done is AMAP - which allowed me to take blood pressure, temperature, talk to the nurse, pop and give medications each day I worked, and go on medical appointments with (which I didn't do because I only worked weekends).

Since all my experience is in the residence, but I have worked with the nurse who's on site sometimes, does this count as clinical experience?

 

[freedoctor17]

I feel like it would be since you're interacting with them in a way that you would with a patient.

 

[teenyfish]

Yes, it's clinical.

 

[Catalystik]

Hi. I work with people with developmental disabilities in their home as a direct support professional. This home in particular is very medically involved, meaning there are a lot of secondary diagnoses like schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, Down Syndrome, ileostomy, etc. One of the trainings I've done is AMAP - which allowed me to take blood pressure, temperature, talk to the nurse, pop and give medications each day I worked, and go on medical appointments with (which I didn't do because I only worked weekends).

Since all my experience is in the residence, but I have worked with the nurse who's on site sometimes, does this count as clinical experience?

Besides administering meds, maybe providing ostomy care, taking vital signs, and reporting to a nurse, what else does your role include? Are you assisting with laundry, cooking, shopping, or cleaning?

 

[leafheart]

Besides administering meds, maybe providing ostomy care, taking vital signs, and reporting to a nurse, what else does your role include? Are you assisting with laundry, cooking, shopping, or cleaning?

Yes, after the individuals sleep we do a little bit of cleaning and laundry. A good amount of time the time I'm working with the individuals on their daily activities: bathing, toileting, eating, leisure activities, learning new skills, exercise, etc. But on average, maybe 2-3 hours per shift goes into medical related stuff.

 

[Catalystik]

Yes, after the individuals sleep we do a little bit of cleaning and laundry. A good amount of time the time I'm working with the individuals on their daily activities: bathing, toileting, eating, leisure activities, learning new skills, exercise, etc. But on average, maybe 2-3 hours per shift goes into medical related stuff.

As I'm sure you figured, all the other tasks are not "clinical" (unless the exercises are medically recommended, like range of motion for those with contractures, coaching on social-interaction skills, etc.). While you can spin the activity more toward the medical side of things, be honest about your full role. Folks volunteering in the ED often have a 20%-80% split between patient interaction and mundance tasks like cleaning beds and stocking shelves. But it's still considered a "clinical" activity.

 

[leafheart]

As I'm sure you figured, all the other tasks are not "clinical" (unless the exercises are medically recommended, like range of motion for those with contractures, coaching on social-interaction skills, etc.). While you can spin the activity more toward the medical side of things, be honest about your full role. Folks volunteering in the ED often have a 20%-80% split between patient interaction and mundance tasks like cleaning beds and stocking shelves. But it's still considered a "clinical" activity.

I still have the experience categorized as clinical since I don't want that to get looked over, but separated the activity in the description section into clinical and non-clinical tasks along with the hours associated with both (20% clinical, 80% non-clinical). Thank you very much!

 

[deleted804295]

I would definitely consider this clinical!

Volunteering at the hospital is considered clinical even though I'm talking to patients, restocking shelves, and handing out water the whole time.

 

[Goro]

Hi. I work with people with developmental disabilities in their home as a direct support professional. This home in particular is very medically involved, meaning there are a lot of secondary diagnoses like schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, Down Syndrome, ileostomy, etc. One of the trainings I've done is AMAP - which allowed me to take blood pressure, temperature, talk to the nurse, pop and give medications each day I worked, and go on medical appointments with (which I didn't do because I only worked weekends).

Since all my experience is in the residence, but I have worked with the nurse who's on site sometimes, does this count as clinical experience?

Yes, and a very admirable one at that!