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Medical & How long have you been waiting?
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Well folks Im up for medical at 9am tomorow:eek:,got a phonecall today to say that Ive been cleared for training subject to passing medical:D
Theres going to be an in take next month,cant start the 19th as Im going on holidays tomorow for 2 weeks
Well Well thats great news, Great to hear your moving along nice and fast.
Hope all went well with med?...
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limerick2009 wrote: »hello
out of interset had you a long wait from initial application to your medical.well done and best of luck with the training.
Thank you
I've been waiting a while so far
I applied to publicjobs 3rd of july 2008 - I thought they hadn't received my application but i rang up and they told me they had.. Then on the 16th of October i got the first e-mail to say i had the interview and written test on the 23rd of October. I passed them both and got all of my forms filled in and met with the sergeant of my local Garda station a couple of times, I have a large family so it took a while for the clearance to go through.
And after about 6-7 months of hearing nothing i got an e-mail to go for the medical on the 18th of August, and i passed that thank god
So hopefully training goes ok when i go for it 0 -
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Thank you I've been waiting a while so far
I applied to publicjobs 3rd of july 2008 - I thought they hadn't received my application but i rang up and they told me they had.. Then on the 16th of October i got the first e-mail to say i had the interview and written test on the 23rd of October. I passed them both and got all of my forms filled in and met with the sergeant of my local Garda station a couple of times, I have a large family so it took a while for the clearance to go through.
And after about 6-7 months of hearing nothing i got an e-mail to go for the medical on the 18th of August, and i passed that thank god
So hopefully training goes ok when i go for it
that was a bit of a wait alright.it take a long time the clearance.:)0 -
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dentalnurse wrote: »amie,
what did they do during your medical. most of us here are still waiting on the BR forms to come back then do the medical. I hope i get the email too at least we all know its actually going somewhere now. im so excited for you
Well this is what hapened on the day of my medical
First of all when you go in you are required to give a urine sample.
Then they call you in to do a lung capacity test, where you take a deep breath and blow into the tube, and you get 3 tries, they go on the biggest amount you get.
Then it's the listening, They tell you not to listen to any earphones 24 hours in advance of the medical, this is for the hearing test.. You go into a little booth for the hearing test and click the button when you hear the beep, pretty easy.
Next they take you to be examined by a doctor, you are given an all over check including breast check(females) and weighed. They are very strict on weight and i was told by the doctor if your BMI is over 30 you may be failed. They also do a sight test, similar to what you would have done if you got one for a driving licence. They test for colour blindness too.
I was wondering though if anyone knows is there a physical fitness test that you are required to pass during the training?0 -
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Richiedelight wrote: »hi there just wondering about medical what to they considtrate on mostly,i am just waiting to be called for it.cheers
Hi
they did not considtrade on anything really, it was a all rounder, 1st was the blood pressure and lung test ( just blow out hard ), 2nd was the hearing, have to say found that the hardest, ( only as i was nevous ) then change into a sexy hospital sheet and a 12 year old peenys bath-robe that any real playboy must have:cool:, then u go into the doc strip:eek: to ur jocks and get ur weight, height, eyes and a lung check- cough once or twice and that it. staff are great, i had a good laugh at it.
it very straight forward
(very much like the f.c.a one )0 -
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Thanks kerry4sam!
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Another question.. I've a small tattoo on my forearm, it could be covered with a plaster even but would this be a problem?
I heard that plasters/band-aids have to be used to cover them up if otherwise they would be visible. As far as I am aware all tattoos have to be covered and not visible in the workplace environment, even covered when training. On the day of the medical, the doctor examining you will mark an 'x' on a chart outlining when your tattoo is located but it won't go against you provided it's not in 'bad taste' so to speak.0 -
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I heard that plasters/band-aids have to be used to cover them up if otherwise they would be visible. As far as I am aware all tattoos have to be covered and not visible in the workplace environment, even covered when training. On the day of the medical, the doctor examining you will mark an 'x' on a chart outlining when your tattoo is located but it won't go against you provided it's not in 'bad taste' so to speak.
Thanks Kerry4sam, it's not in bad taste at all so hopefully will be fine if I just put a plaster over it.
@ trail man..thanks for that info. 0 -
well kerry for sam having a tatoo it is necessary for the doctor to record it as a way of identifying you just in case the talliban might kidnap you while on holidays and worst case scenario the tatoo might be the only way of identifying you if a ransom wasnt paid... NOW YOU KNOW..
trail_man, fair play to ya for this info :pac: You are indeed right, now I know!
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hey guys...long, long time reader here...wouldnt have got this far without the place
Applied last Jan
Interview aptitude... last march.
Handed in BR form and had sgts & supt's interview in July.
Got offered Nov...pending medical but i was out of the country-heartbroken.
So now im just waiting for medical..hopefully in jan as i am returing home for good next week! (still out of the country)
And please god..in T'more for feb!
The medical I am worried about though...i just keep feeling like something will go wrong! Worked hard on my bmi...Im 6 ft 4" and I was 21 stone not so long ago! :eek: Now im down to 16 stone and i reckon i could lose another half stone/stone before the medical.
Should I be as worried about the Bmi as I am...I have wanted to do this for so long id be distrought if I didnt pass the med!!0 -
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Well, went for the medical today. Passed everything except the eye-test. I was way off on that part in terms of my level of vision without correction. Either I get laser eye correction surgery or thats it (for either the reserve or full-time). Very disappointed, needless to say.
The very best to everybody else at each stage of the way. Good luck to you all.
hey, at least though you know you have options and it really ain't a closed door for you. Were you given a time-frame to decide by, as to whether you would get laser treatment done? Well done on passing everything else though 0 -
Thanks, Kerry4sam. I've been told that if I get the surgery done, and if it's been done by six weeks (at least) before the medical, and if this medical occurs within 6 months (phew!), I'll only have to do the medical again - not start from the beginning. So I've decided to bite the bullet and (for reasons other than just to do with AGS and medicals, etc), get the surgery in the New Year. I've checked it out and it'll be less than 3,000 so I'm just going for it. I'll probably save that amount over the years anyway with no more lenses, eye tests, etc. Not going to be there in February but maybe the one after?hey, at least though you know you have options and it really ain't a closed door for you. Were you given a time-frame to decide by, as to whether you would get laser treatment done? Well done on passing everything else though0 -
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Thanks, Kerry4sam. I've been told that if I get the surgery done, and if it's been done by six weeks (at least) before the medical, and if this medical occurs within 6 months (phew!), I'll only have to do the medical again - not start from the beginning. So I've decided to bite the bullet and (for reasons other than just to do with AGS and medicals, etc), get the surgery in the New Year. I've checked it out and it'll be less than 3,000 so I'm just going for it. I'll probably save that amount over the years anyway with no more lenses, eye tests, etc. Not going to be there in February but maybe the one after?
Thats the right attitude EGOSHEA, we're all disappointed for you but you should definitely hit the ground running and get the surgery asap..
Edit: My current employer doesn't give a character reference..but they can confirm I am emplyed (company policy not to give character references) will that be enough? (filling in the BR Form still)0 -
Well, went for the medical today. Passed everything except the eye-test. I was way off on that part in terms of my level of vision without correction. Either I get laser eye correction surgery or thats it (for either the reserve or full-time). Very disappointed, needless to say.
The very best to everybody else at each stage of the way. Good luck to you all.
Sorry to hear that EGOSHEA, and i agree with my good auld friend Kerry4Sam, well done on passing everything else.. just a quick question if you dont mind about eye test... Are you only tested for your level of vision without correction.. I make the requirement no problem without correction but im not so sure with correction... My left eye is a bit weak but they said theres no need for glasses, like i said that why im wondering if they test you only without correction. 0 -
Thanks Tommy-Kerry and Funkyflea.Tommy-Kerry wrote: »Sorry to hear that EGOSHEA, and i agree with my good auld friend Kerry4Sam, well done on passing everything else.. just a quick question if you dont mind about eye test... Are you only tested for your level of vision without correction.. I make the requirement no problem without correction but im not so sure with correction... My left eye is a bit weak but they said theres no need for glasses, like i said that why im wondering if they test you only without correction.
As for the test, I would assume that one's vision with correction would normally be assessed also. However, because mine had failed (quite badly!) without correction, the doctor really just checked to see if I was colourblind (I'm not, thankfully) and then called it quits with the eye test.0 -
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It is indeed very possible for someone like youself with a BMI higher than 30 to be very healthy. In fact, people of athletic build - especially muscular types involved in, say, rugbybarneycotter wrote: »tanks im 6.2 and about 109 kg witch is about 30.6bmi but i wouldnt consider myself over weight or unhealty as i play alot of rugby and need my size - often show up as being over 30. It's a common criticism of the BMI itself. However, given the apparent strictness of the test, coupled with the method of BMI calculation they use (i.e. not a calipers in sight), I'd respectfully suggest that you bring it down to at least a little below 30 for the medical. If you're active anyway, this shouldn't be a problem. You're barely over 30 and would only have to lose a few pounds. Good luck with it. 0 -
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