Med Tech hopeful with some questions

[Cradds]

Next Week Im going to a recruiting event in with an interest in joining the reserves. I plan to become a medical technician, but im not really sure where to start.

If I do not meet the prerequisites already for this position:

Do the reserves provide training prerequisites such as occupational first aid lvl 3?

Is there financial aid providable via the military in order to get the qualifications needed?

What course of action would one recommend in order to achieve my goal?


I'm excited become a part of something bigger than myself, any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ProtectAndServe]

If I were you i'd sit down with a recruiter... Since you're going to an event you should ask those questions there, but from my knowledge I believe Pre-requisites should be met before applying, and also you can go to college while being paid by the Military... Via Subsidized education plan.

I remember speaking with a recruiter about being in the Army and tackling my post-secondary education as well and the info he gave was very intriguing, so when you speak with a recruiter they'll probably tell you what you want to hear, but it all falls on your 'learning history' via good grades because there is other people rather than you trying to get positions as well...

Good day to you!

 

[Hunter]

I had a quick look on the forces recruiting site for the prerequisites to becoming a medic, and they can be found here:

http://www.forces.ca/en/job/medicaltechnician-70#info-1

To my knowledge the prerequisites for reg force and reserve medic are the same with the exception of a valid driver's license.  I don't think you need one to become a reserve medic.  All of the rest of the acedemic requirements are the same.  You do not need any type of first aid training; basic military first aid is part of BMQ.  That being said, like any other job the more relevant experience, qualifications and academic achievement that you have on your resume, the more competitive your application will be.

The reserves is a good place to start.  You get a feel for what military life is like, and if you are still in school it gives you a well-paid job with a flexible work schedule.  You are also eligible for a $2000/year educational bursary provided you meet the criteria.  Also keep in mind that if you join the reserves you will become a medical assistant, rather than a medical technician, because of the difference in the training. 

 

[Eye In The Sky]

and also you can go to college while being paid by the Military... Via Subsidized education plan.

You can't do NCM-SEP as a reservist, its a Reg Force only plan.

It helps to provide info, its more beneficial if its accurate.  Its very easy for people to end up 'off chasing the wild bologna'.  :2c:

Education Reimbursement Program Info

*if the link under Primary Reserve on the page doesn't work, there is nothing I or anyone on here can do.  I checked the IntraNet site as well and the link didn't work their either.  Ask for info from your unit or recruiters (that old method of "talking to a person" reportedly still works...)

 

[Eye In The Sky]

Ok.  1 last link for PRes Reimbursement.

CBI Chapter 210 Miscellaneous Entitlements and Grants

Scroll down, you are looking for 210.801 - EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT - PRIMARY RESERVE