Field Ambulance for the unqualifiied civvy

[Jacqueline]

How possible is it for an unqualified civilian in the Reserves?

 

[Donut]

Hmmm, not really sure what you're asking here....If you're asking if unqualified civilians can get jobs as med techs in reserve field ambs, the answer is yes....but.

If you don't have a license you're not terribly competitive.  If you also can't string word together coherently, I'd say you're at a major disadvantage.

DF

 

[Jacqueline]

Yes, apologies for the broken sentence. I will not ask disjointed questions.

 

[DSB]

Reserve FD AMBs need you to have some highschool science and be either working in the medical field or studying to work in the medical field.  I hear it is harder to become a reserve Med Tech than a reg force one these days.

If you meet the entrance requirements, and have a functioning head on your shoulders, you should be able to learn your job in no time.

DSB

 

[Jacqueline]

Does the final decision come down to whether you are working in the medical field or not?

 

[old medic]

Maybe.  It all depends on the number of applicants to number of positions.

 

[pinkbug]

I would think it is a combination of both. The numbr of applicants and how long in the field.

 

[Fraser.g]

Yes and No,

There are finite numbers that each reserve field amb can take on in a given year.
Of those positions priority has to be given out to:

1. Applicants who are currently practicing in a health related field
2. Applicants who are currently enrolled in an accredited health care school
3. Applicants who have a desire to enter into a health care field (Civi)
4. Applicants who have stated an interest in the reserve medical system.

Depending on the number of applicants and their quals you may have a chance if you are in the #4 category but if there are a great number of applicants then they may be filled by pers in the #1 and 2 categories.

Good luck!

 

[Jacqueline]

Thanks. I'm applying for paramedic at Algonquin as a civi job. Let's hope it goes right.