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Some of you may know by now that it's been a lifetime dream of mine to become a Flight Paramedic ( helicopter ). Right now, I am a ground ( ambulance ) Paramedic. In April, I took a six week course to up my qualifications and educational requirements needed to take the State Certification exam. I managed to pass the six week course and then it was on to the dreaded State Certification exam. This exam is three hours, fifty questions and all are in scenario form. No multiple choice. You had to write out each and every scenario. You are only allowed two wrong answers.
I have been waiting almost a month for the State Certification exam result. The result arrived this morning. I was scared to open the envelope as this is was a make it or break it for me. Well, once I opened the envelope, I was pleasantly surprised that I had scored 100%.
The next step is the behavioral interview. For those of you unfamiliar with behavioral interviews, employers ask probing questions based on past performance of job skills required for the position being sought. You'll be asked to give specific examples of how goals were achieved or what reaction you had to a particular set of circumstances. Beyond possessing exceptional clinical skills, the flight paramedic's personality plays a considerable role. You must exhibit leadership, diplomacy, and on the spot critical decision making skills.
Hope I can behave myself and get through this interview!
If I can, then I will become a Flight Paramedic on Monday, June 25th.
For anyone interested in the required qualification and education needed to become a Flight Paramedic, you can read about it here.
I have been waiting almost a month for the State Certification exam result. The result arrived this morning. I was scared to open the envelope as this is was a make it or break it for me. Well, once I opened the envelope, I was pleasantly surprised that I had scored 100%.
The next step is the behavioral interview. For those of you unfamiliar with behavioral interviews, employers ask probing questions based on past performance of job skills required for the position being sought. You'll be asked to give specific examples of how goals were achieved or what reaction you had to a particular set of circumstances. Beyond possessing exceptional clinical skills, the flight paramedic's personality plays a considerable role. You must exhibit leadership, diplomacy, and on the spot critical decision making skills.
Hope I can behave myself and get through this interview!
For anyone interested in the required qualification and education needed to become a Flight Paramedic, you can read about it here.
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