Final medical interview done ...

[Mama_workman]

Hello,

Our son has had his second medical interview back on November 18, 2024 (we live in BC so his recruiting office is New Westminster, BC) and it was virtual and he felt really good after it. He is currently taking meds for anxiety and this was all shared in his medical report the doctor submitted. In the interview he did ask the interviewer how this would affect his chances and was told she could not answer that and every situation is case by case. I am not sure if anyone can answer this but how long does it take to hear back if it's a yes or no re: getting in? We feel he needs to come up w a Plan B if this doesn't go through. He is 22 years old and will have graduated high school 5 years ago come 2025. So we thinking maybe as he waits for an answer whether he is accepted or not he can take some college courses etc. Just wondering if there is a time frame for how long one waits to hear back if they are in or not. Thank you for all your feedback!!!

 

[AmmoTech90]

CAF medical enrollment standards are higher than most other employers. If your son cannot work in a very high environment while sleep deprived and possibly hungry, with out meds, he's not getting through basic let alone most trades training. Depending on the trade, the stress in training may not be physical, but doing poorly academically doesn't just mean failing the course, it can mean unemployment.

Start on Plan B now.

 

[medicineman]

It's difficult to know how long it'll take - the pile of files of "Needs further review" is always higher than "Yup, no problem" and "There is no way". As AmmoTech90 notes, I'd be working on a Plan B, even if it's for a few years. If they're really set on getting into the CAF and the anxiety issue is what's keeping them out, they need to work on non-pharmacologic coping strategies and work on slowly discontinuing their meds with their prescriber, and them be able to demonstrate consistent ability to cope in situations that are inherently anxiety producing, particularly for whatever may be their triggers.

 

[Mama_workman]

CAF medical enrollment standards are higher than most other employers. If your son cannot work in a very high environment while sleep deprived and possibly hungry, with out meds, he's not getting through basic let alone most trades training. Depending on the trade, the stress in training may not be physical, but doing poorly academically doesn't just mean failing the course, it can mean unemployment.

Start on Plan B now.

I greatly appreciate your feedback!! Makes total sense & thank you!!

 

[Mama_workman]

It's difficult to know how long it'll take - the pile of files of "Needs further review" is always higher than "Yup, no problem" and "There is no way". As AmmoTech90 notes, I'd be working on a Plan B, even if it's for a few years. If they're really set on getting into the CAF and the anxiety issue is what's keeping them out, they need to work on non-pharmacologic coping strategies and work on slowly discontinuing their meds with their prescriber, and them be able to demonstrate consistent ability to cope in situations that are inherently anxiety producing, particularly for whatever may be their triggers.

Thank you so much!!!!