Ballinasloe student paramedic January 2017

Grahamfire

shaunac93 wrote: »

I'm same. Taking it as a good sign and hoping contract will be here by end of the week

You not taking DFB ?

Osgood

robbielk wrote: »

Quick question. Do we have to do the courses mentioned from hseland.ie before starting in ballinasloe?

That's the way I read it. Was told by others who are in the course now, that you have to do these first. Must have a go at them this evening.

robbielk

Osgood wrote: »

That's the way I read it. Was told by others who are in the course now, that you have to do these first. Must have a go at them this evening.

Will you let me know what it's like when you have em done. Must crack into them tomorrow

Osgood

robbielk wrote: »

Will you let me know what it's like when you have em done. Must crack into them tomorrow

Will do.

OffalyMedic

Grahamfire wrote:

You not taking DFB ?

No was going the DFB route to become phecc qualified but Paramedics is the dream so that's what I'm heading for now

Grahamfire

shaunac93 wrote: »

No was going the DFB route to become phecc qualified but Paramedics is the dream so that's what I'm heading for now

Did you cancel your place on panel ?

OffalyMedic

Grahamfire wrote:

Did you cancel your place on panel ?

Yeah

robbielk

Here trying to register on hseland.ie and kinda stuck. For registration. What group do we come under?

OffalyMedic

robbielk wrote:

Here trying to register on hseland.ie and kinda stuck. For registration. What group do we come under?

I had difficulty figuring it out last night too. Went through them all til I found it. Can't remember off hand now what one it was in but might have been with social workers...keep flicking through then u'll eventually come across it

Osgood

Was told not to forget to bring a couple of passport photos with you on the first day. Need them for our I.D. badges to be made up in the first week.

dmc36

Hello all not long till you guys start must be very exciting, im due to start march 27th fingers crossed of course. Just wondering how long after you get your medical do you receive the email to send to your referees and email with the list for your notarized documents? Cheers

OffalyMedic

Osgood wrote: »

Was told not to forget to bring a couple of passport photos with you on the first day. Need them for our I.D. badges to be made up in the first week.

Do we have to bring them still or do the ones we uploaded to moodle count?

dmc36

dmc36 wrote: »

Hello all not long till you guys start must be very exciting, im due to start march 27th fingers crossed of course. Just wondering how long after you get your medical do you receive the email to send to your referees and email with the list for your notarized documents? Cheers

Never mind it just came through!

Nicemove33

Hey all, how was day one? Best wishes to y'all!
Can you tell me how long from getting info (references notorised docs etc) back to HSE to moving on to contracts? Did xmas Holls cause delay in contracts going out? Just wondering.........

Nicemove33

Is there a deadline to get contracts back once issued?

Nicemove33

Can anyone tell me what's involved in the pre-learning?

Osgood

Nicemove33 wrote: »

Is there a deadline to get contracts back once issued?

Don't think there is a deadline but get it back asap.
The prelearning stuff is just reading a few pages and doing a quiz. Get them wrong, try again.

Nicemove33

Thanks Osgood, how is it all going so far?

Osgood

Nicemove33 wrote: »

Thanks Osgood, how is it all going so far?

Just admin and policies so far. Ambo observer next week. Looking forward to it.
You're starting next month?

Nicemove33

Osgood wrote: »

Just admin and policies so far. Ambo observer next week. Looking forward to it.
You're starting next month?

6 weeks all going well, supposed to be on to contracts next week. We WAIT to see. Are yee in uniform for that? Best wishes!

Osgood

Nicemove33 wrote: »

6 weeks all going well, supposed to be on to contracts next week. We WAIT to see. Are yee in uniform for that? Best wishes!

Only got my contract the week before starting!
We have boots, helmet and hi-vis jacket for next week.

OffalyMedic

Nicemove33 wrote:

6 weeks all going well, supposed to be on to contracts next week. We WAIT to see. Are yee in uniform for that? Best wishes!

I got my moodle log in before I got contract so don't hold your breath!

Osgood

shaunac93 wrote: »

I got my moodle log in before I got contract so don't hold your breath!

Hi Shauna. Don't forget your trousers! ;-)

JayoL92

Hey guys was just wondering what exactly the medical involves does everyone have to get the bloods done or once you can prove you have vaccines does that cover it

OffalyMedic

JayoL92 wrote:

Hey guys was just wondering what exactly the medical involves does everyone have to get the bloods done or once you can prove you have vaccines does that cover it

Proof of clearance is good enough

Nicemove33

Hi all, what is the dress code in class?

Osgood

Nicemove33 wrote: »

Hi all, what is the dress code in class?

No jeans, runners or t-shirts. Then NAS uniform once it's issued to you.

dmc36

JayoL92 wrote: »

Hey guys was just wondering what exactly the medical involves does everyone have to get the bloods done or once you can prove you have vaccines does that cover it

You ll get,

your BMI (if you're classed as obese you'll get a "fitness" test there and then)
Eye test/colour (need to get hearing done yourself)
Lung capacity test
bloods drawn
urine screening
blood pressure
lots of questions to answer
try to get proof of BCG, MMR and anything else you may have had

The2minator

Just wondering ... is there any news when the next class is starting in ballinasloe.... any word on campus with the current class..... thank you in advance

Olivia19_93

Word is August Ballinasloe and September Tallaght

The2minator

Olivia19_93 wrote: »

Word is August Ballinasloe and September Tallaght

Thanking you kindly for your response ðŸ‘

Parapara2017

What are the sizes of the current Ballinasloe and I coming Tallaght classes?

OffalyMedic

Parapara2017 wrote: »

What are the sizes of the current Ballinasloe and I coming Tallaght classes?

22 in current Ballinasloe class

Nicemove33

How did the Ambo placements go?

dmc36

Can anybody give a more detailed breakdown of the first few weeks of training? I know it says it in the job description but its not very precise. Im just trying to work out what ill be doing four weeks into the course as i have a close friend's wedding (im starting in tallaght starting march 27th) cheers.

OffalyMedic

dmc36 wrote:

Can anybody give a more detailed breakdown of the first few weeks of training? I know it says it in the job description but its not very precise. Im just trying to work out what ill be doing four weeks into the course as i have a close friend's wedding (im starting in tallaght starting march 27th) cheers.

Normally 2 weeks of induction a week observing on ambulance then 10-11weeks of intense theory.

Nicemove33

Evening all, is there a MCQ exam before starting course?

Nicemove33

How long does it take to do the pre learning courses roughly?

Osgood

Nicemove33 wrote: »

Evening all, is there a MCQ exam before starting course?

No , just the online courses.

Osgood

Nicemove33 wrote: »

How long does it take to do the pre learning courses roughly?

About 3 or 4 evenings is what it took me.

OffalyMedic

I spend about 6 hours doing them

The2minator

Hello ladies and gents any word on campus when the next class is going to ballinasloe? All has been very quiet!

monagheb

Anyone had any luck registering for hseland? What organisation or group are we meant to pick?

Jecz

Hi all,

Is this thread still running?
Fingers crossed I will be on the August course in Ballinasloe, just completed initial pre employment questionnaire, I interviewed in August 2016 but wasn't ready for previous course start dates.
Does anybody have any useful  links to some pre learning, or some details of the first stage of the course.

Also I am from out of the area so have been looking into renting in Ballinasloe, any others moving and want to house share :-)

Cheers

The2minator

Jecz wrote: »

Hi all,

Is this thread still running?
Fingers crossed I will be on the August course in Ballinasloe, just completed initial pre employment questionnaire, I interviewed in August 2016 but wasn't ready for previous course start dates.
Does anybody have any useful  links to some pre learning, or some details of the first stage of the course.

Also I am from out of the area so have been looking into renting in Ballinasloe, any others moving and want to house share :-)

Cheers

Hi how is the form. They told me the pre employment department would be onto me but I got no email yet. Should I be worried??? I'm in the same boat travelling nearly 2.5hr to the college (provided I get the email from the above). Was talking to loads of people that have completed training and the big thing is the paramedic CPGs on the PHECC website. Also the the training standards on the same website for paramedic. There is ment to be a hotel in ballinasloe with a special rate and numerous past students said best to stay there as most people do and you can do study sessions together They said it really helped. I'm bricking it now that I never received the pre employment after that saying they will be in contact

kipg10

Jecz wrote:

just completed initial pre employment questionnaire, I interviewed in August 2016 but wasn't ready for previous course start dates.

Jecz can you clarify about completing the pre-employment questionnaire? Have you been requested to submit documents, proceed to medical etc? Did you receive this in the past few days from the preemployment email? Like The2minator I'm through to pre-employment but haven't received anything from the preemployment dept yet. Similar to yourself, interviewed last August as well. It feels great to be finally going for it although it's a giant leap of faith changing careers!

Jecz

Hi The2minator & Kipg10,

I received an email on Friday evening 21/4/17 from the pre employment people saying they were putting my file together and could I fill in the attached form before they proceed.
The form was just to confirm my name and address, my current employment details were still the same, my current line manager and confirm the people I had put down for references were still the same, It also asked had I worked for the HSE before . It had to be returned by Tuesday 25/4/17. It does say after you accept the offer for the course it can take a few weeks for the pre employment stage.

I'm moving over from the UK so will be looking to rent rather then stay in hotel, but would be interested in meeting up still for study groups once we get going 😊

The2minator

Jecz wrote: »

Hi The2minator & Kipg10,

I received an email on Friday evening 21/4/17 from the pre employment people saying they were putting my file together and could I fill in the attached form before they proceed.
The form was just to confirm my name and address, my current employment details were still the same, my current line manager and confirm the people I had put down for references were still the same, It also asked had I worked for the HSE before . It had to be returned by Tuesday 25/4/17. It does say after you accept the offer for the course it can take a few weeks for the pre employment stage.

I'm moving over from the UK so will be looking to rent rather then stay in hotel, but would be interested in meeting up still for study groups once we going

Fingers crossed will see you on the 8th of August all going well ... I'm wont be happy till I'm sitting in the class in ballinasloe ...

kipg10

Jezc wrote:

I received an email on Friday evening 21/4/17 from the pre employment people saying they were putting my file together and could I fill in the attached form before they proceed.
The form was just to confirm my name and address, my current employment details were still the same, my current line manager and confirm the people I had put down for references were still the same, It also asked had I worked for the HSE before . It had to be returned by Tuesday 25/4/17. It does say after you accept the offer for the course it can take a few weeks for the pre employment stage.

I'm moving over from the UK so will be looking to rent rather then stay in hotel, but would be interested in meeting up still for study groups once we get going

That helps thanks. Hopefully should hear this coming week so. Although am out of the country Friday to Wednesday from end of this week so must make sure I'm on email!

Not sure yet what I'll be doing accommodation wise, have a few things to take into consideration so looking at either commuting from Galway or renting in Ballinasloe.

@The2minator I might have a place identified for renting, haven't been in touch with them yet but will let you know. I'm the same, taking nothing to chance but can't wait to get started, finding it very hard to keep it quiet at work!

The2minator

Hello folks, any one get back anything after submitting your references and pre employment paperwork?