Student Paramedic 2016

luimneachboy

trotskyite1 wrote: »

were people informed yesterday if they were successful? what about if you are not were we meant to get an email or nothing?

No, if u dont get a place u do not get email. After the 24 getting thier place in tallagh, and best of luck to them , at a guess theres currently around 160 to 170 on panel now. Id be hoping to get class after next one . I interviewed in july

Liveandletdie

This boards is new to me but im wondering for any paramedics here. I have a son whose interested in becoming a paramedic when he does his leaving. Howsever he is colourblind and I tried to see online the medical standards for paramedics? Can any one tell me for definate can he try and pursue a career as a paramedic with being colourblind. Does anyone know of paramedics that are colourblind. Thanks all

sjb25

Liveandletdie wrote: »

This boards is new to me but im wondering for any paramedics here. I have a son whose interested in becoming a paramedic when he does his leaving. Howsever he is colourblind and I tried to see online the medical standards for paramedics? Can any one tell me for definate can he try and pursue a career as a paramedic with being colourblind. Does anyone know of paramedics that are colourblind. Thanks all

I think we got tested for it at occupational health pre employment check I can't remember for certain
Here is the number for the occupational health department in tullamore who do the checks 057 9359141 give them a ring they are very nice and will give you the answer

Liveandletdie

sjb25 wrote: »

I think we got tested for it at occupational health pre employment check I can't remember for certain
Here is the number for the occupational health department in tullamore who do the checks 057 9359141 give them a ring they are very nice and will give you the answer

Thanks for that. Tried ringing but no answer , will try again. Im wondering is there an actual guideline anywhere to see what vision requirements are for a paramedic? I have sent a couple emails off for him to find out but heard nothing also. If any other person can give their views it would be great, thanks

Liveandletdie

For anyone in the same position as me, i got a reply from Ambulance service in relation to my sons colourblindness. They have said that there is no general guidelines for eyesight so hopefully he can proceed to take this career path after his leaving cert next June.

mar2313

That’s great. First step for him will be to get his B and C1 licence

Michaco

I have Large Garden Room to Let
Would suit 1-2 paramedic students. T.v, wfi, fridge, microwave etc. Has its own side entrance. Within walking distance to the Rivers building in Tallaght and on the 27 bus route & Luas line.

PadraigPearse

Michaco wrote: »

I have Large Garden Room to Let
Would suit 1-2 paramedic students. T.v, wfi, fridge, microwave etc. Has its own side entrance. Within walking distance to the Rivers building in Tallaght and on the 27 bus route & Luas line.

Looking for 2 people to share a room? you'd swear there was housing crisis

Michaco

Padraig whether its a housing crisis or not, I have a large room/extension to rent separate from the main house. I have a paramedic staying here already and I am going on feedback. I'm sure somebody traveling from the country paying a ridiculous amount of money to stay in a local hotel room with no facilities would gladly appreciate what I have to offer

PadraigPearse

Michaco wrote: »

Padraig whether its a housing crisis or not, I have a large room/extension to rent separate from the main house. I have a paramedic staying here already and I am going on feedback. I'm sure somebody traveling from the country paying a ridiculous amount of money to stay in a local hotel room with no facilities would gladly appreciate what I have to offer

I'm only winding you up, no offence intended

Skarey

Folks for those of you starting in Ballinasloe in January can you tell me how long it was before you heard from the pre employment team after receiving the initial email to say you were through to the class? Also how far along are you now, are medicals etc done yet? Cheers!

mar2313

I was offered Tallaght and still haven’t heard from pre employment. I was told there’s a back log and that it can take anywhere between 6-8 weeks from when you accept a training place

Skarey

mar2313 wrote: »

I was offered Tallaght and still haven’t heard from pre employment. I was told there’s a back log and that it can take anywhere between 6-8 weeks from when you accept a training place

We’re in the same boat so!! We’re meant to be starting on 5th Feb!!! Did they mention anything about pushing that date on? Surely they have to allow us a month to give notice to current employers.

mar2313

No they just said that we’d be hearing from them in the next few days.. I might email pre employment directly and find out more

Skarey

mar2313 wrote: »

No they just said that we’d be hearing from them in the next few days.. I might email pre employment directly and find out more

Think I might do the same. Realistically this all needs to be wrapped up and contracts issued by 5th Jan 😬 With Christmas in between I can’t see that happening if we still haven’t heard from them!

Ballinasloe crew... what stage are you at??

toger21

Skarey wrote: »

Think I might do the same. Realistically this all needs to be wrapped up and contracts issued by 5th Jan 😬 With Christmas in between I can’t see that happening if we still haven’t heard from them!

Ballinasloe crew... what stage are you at??

Medical next week. Everything else done and submitted.

Helena79

Does anyone know if your guaranteed employment on completion of the paramedic course?

trotskyite1

Helena79 wrote: »

Does anyone know if your guaranteed employment on completion of the paramedic course?

if you pass the course certainly as they are training for needed paramedics agreed in the Haddington road agreement

ectoraige

Helena79 wrote: »

Does anyone know if your guaranteed employment on completion of the paramedic course?

As far as I know, yes, unless you're a complete screw up, or there's a recruitment ban beyond the NAS'so control. There's no obligation for them to hire you, but the demand is so high you shouldn't have a problem.

sjb25

Helena79 wrote: »

Does anyone know if your guaranteed employment on completion of the paramedic course?

Yes once you pass in fact you are tied to the NAS for 2 years or you owe them the cost of training you

mar2313

Does anyone know what the situation it with parking at the college in Tallaght?

sjb25

mar2313 wrote: »

Does anyone know what the situation it with parking at the college in Tallaght?

There is an underground car park it’s the aldi one but also the back door to the rivers building I. The car park i think when I was there it was €4 a day €12 a week or €40ish for the month can’t exactly remember but around that

Skarey

Is anyone due to start in Tallaght in February on the look out for a room to rent? If so, PM me for details.

ectoraige

sjb25 wrote: »

Yes once you pass in fact you are tied to the NAS for 2 years or you owe them the cost of training you

They can still choose not to offer you the job, in which case you'll owe them nothing. However, the places are specified purpose which means there's a need already identified so you'd have to have annoyed the wrong people not to be offered a job.

Musername10

Hi, does anyone have that number you ring to find out your place on the panel?thx

toger21

Musername10 wrote: »

Hi, does anyone have that number you ring to find out your place on the panel?thx

ring the number quoted at the bottom of the e mail you got with the expression of interest. hbs recruit.

luimneachboy

Going by recent EOI i would say there is approx 90 on panel from august and the panel before that haven't got a place yet and then you have the November panel after that

ccallaghan

Does anyone have any insider info on NAS plans over the next 12/16 months re: course dates in Ballinasloe or Tallaght?

Stephen1111

Anyone have any idea what class the august panel should make, I was placed 22nd in the panel in august but have no idea as to when I'll be called and the hbs can only give a rough estimate as to overall panel placing of between 70 and 100 somehow. Thanks!

ozzie1993

Does anyone have any info on how much it is per night in the maldron, tallaght with the paramedic rate included? I'm hoping there will be some info in the welcome pack i'm due to receive!

sjb25

ozzie1993 wrote: »

Does anyone have any info on how much it is per night in the maldron, tallaght with the paramedic rate included? I'm hoping there will be some info in the welcome pack i'm due to receive!

Was €50 a night when I was in Nasc could be gon up

luimneachboy

Anyone on student panel hear anything about any dates for any upcoming training courses?

PadraigPearse

luimneachboy wrote: »

Anyone on student panel hear anything about any dates for any upcoming training courses?

It'll be later in the year for tallaght, maybe August/September but there are no set dates yet

fireskyg

Anyone any ideas when the next EOI is coming out for Ballinasloe??

Hana98

EOI for Tallaght out for May. 32 places. Don't know if i'll be high enough but going to express interest. Exciting times!!!

Ziballz87

Very exciting! Fingers crossed for everyone! I rang and asked about ballinasloe and whether they could confirm it'd be coming up soon too, of course they couldn't 🀔 But he did acknowledge the fact they usually come together so for all you guys looking for Ballinasloe I'd be feeling hopeful.

Dubs17

At what stage can you ask for your oom? Should you wait till after the deadline?

Ziballz87

Dubs17 wrote: »

At what stage can you ask for your oom? Should you wait till after the deadline?

You can call and ask any time. I asked today and got mine- it's updated now after the last recruitment but will change over the next few days.

Ziballz87

In case it's of any use to anyone- I was number 55 on panel this time around and I'm currently number 3 OOM.

Ziballz87

In case it's of any use to anyone- I was number 55 on panel this time around and I'm currently number 3 OOM.

trotskyite1

Hi everyone. was thinking about going away for a month in the summer. If an EOI comes out while I'm away is there anything I would need to be in country for to do in the few weeks after if I was accepted? If that makes sense?

Hana98

I had it written down but I can't find it. There is the Occupational Health you have to be in the country for. I think that's it but don't hold me on it.

Hana98

I had it written down but I can't find it. There is the Occupational Health you have to be in the country for. I think that's it but don't hold me on it.

trotskyite1

Hana98 wrote: »

I had it written down but I can't find it. There is the Occupational Health you have to be in the country for. I think that's it but don't hold me on it.

so you'd have a few weeks to do that so after you accept the place?

Hana98

I think you're supposed to go to Tullamore. Not sure exactly what you mean.

trotskyite1

Hana98 wrote: »

I think you're supposed to go to Tullamore. Not sure exactly what you mean.

sorry knew that wasn't clear. What I was asking was if I get accepted via email when I'm away on holiday when do I need to be back in country to do eg background checks, physical etc?

Hana98

I'm not sure when. I had the same dilemma. I rang them up and asked when I would need to be in the country when they sent the last EOI out. They didn't have dates then. To answer your question, I don't know.

Hana98

Did anyone ring up for their EOI? It looks like I'm good to go through please God. We'll see tomorrow or day after though.

Hana98

Just thought I'd let people know, training places to be offered later this afternoon. I'm in. Now for the next part. Exciting times ahead!!!!!!

Ziballz87

Hana98 wrote: »

Just thought I'd let people know, training places to be offered later this afternoon. I'm in. Now for the next part. Exciting times ahead!!!!!!

Congrats! I'm in too. Very exciting!