order of malta

craig1975

hi guys, does anyone know how long you have to volunteer with the order of malta before they'll train you as an E.M.T.?.....
Tks

Mycroft H

Depends on the unit (how many are in the queue ahead of you etc) and the person (whether they have the right head for it...)

Shortest I know of is 9 months though they were an EFR beforehand. Generally it's round the 1.5-2yr mark round my parts

limericklad87

Heres some general guidelines

20 years old +
Approximately 2 years active service
Also need approval from your officer in charge and regional director
Curent EFR ( Must be had for over a year) and CFR
Hep B vaccination- can be otained through the oredr of malta

Mycroft H

limericklad87 wrote: »

Heres some general guidelines

20 years old +
Approximately 2 years active service
Also need approval from your officer in charge and regional director
Curent EFR ( Must be had for over a year) and CFR
Hep B vaccination- can be otained through the oredr of malta

You don't need the EFR cert for a year since the last two courses. So in short, it's just a valid Foundation/CFR/EFR.

seven_eleven

Usually around 2 years, but it really depends on how much contribution you give to the unit. The most valuable members will be nominated first.

craig1975

Many many tks to all of you, wonder is there any job prospects after this is obtained?

Mycroft H

Minimal; I get occasional work here and there, nothing that would support you full time. Don't let that put you off, an emt in OMAC is an extremely enjoyable position, you have the pick of the duties over the responders and are often put forward for instructor positions etc...

limericklad87

BX 19 wrote: »

You don't need the EFR cert for a year since the last two courses. So in short, it's just a valid Foundation/CFR/EFR.

these are quoted guidelines for the next course......

Mycroft H

limericklad87 wrote: »

these are quoted guidelines for the next course......

You sure? I've a copy of a circular in front of me.

Application process:
The following criteria will apply to members applying for a place on an EMT course:
1. Foundation certificate
2. Current CFR certificate
3. Current EFR certificate (Note: must be PHECC EFR certificate)

limericklad87

BX 19 wrote: »

You sure? I've a copy of a circular in front of me.

No hassle. Maybe there expecting a different demand in different areas

RadioRetro

With regard to moving from volunteer to professional ambulances, my unit's seen a couple of EMTs move on to become paramedics with the NAS so it is possible.

seven_eleven

RadioRetro wrote: »

With regard to moving from volunteer to professional ambulances, my unit's seen a couple of EMTs move on to become paramedics with the NAS so it is possible.

Anybody can do that though. While the being an experienced EMT is good for applying to that position, you're not going to just move up instantly. You'll still have to apply and compete against everybody else.

tomomurray1

Hi, whats the difference between ;

CFR (http://www.safetyireland.com/cardiac_first_response.htm)

&

EMT (http://www.emergencyservicestraining.ie/2010/05/03/emt-emergency-medical-technician/)

Do you have to have the CFR before applying for an EMT course

timmywex

tomomurray1 wrote: »

Hi, whats the difference between ;

CFR (http://www.safetyireland.com/cardiac_first_response.htm)

&

EMT (http://www.emergencyservicestraining.ie/2010/05/03/emt-emergency-medical-technician/)

Do you have to have the CFR before applying for an EMT course

Simply put CFR is a simple course based at responder level that takes a few hours. Its cpr and AED usage.

EMT is a practitioner level course, takes a few weeks, has state exams and takes in all pre hospital care (Trauma & medical).

While CFR isnt required to do EMT course, id advise it, and a first aid course. Dont just jump into EMT without some expirience of what itll be like!

seven_eleven

Yeah. The best EMT's are the ones that work their way up and get decent experience at the job. There are lots of terrible EMT's out there that havent a clue after some private EMT course provider promised them the sun and the stars and then they dont even teach them how to use a triangular bandage.

Have not heard good things about ESTI either.

craig1975

tks everyone for the help, does anyone know do I have to get a placement before I start an EMT course???

timmywex

craig1975 wrote: »

tks everyone for the help, does anyone know do I have to get a placement before I start an EMT course???

There is a placement component as part of the course, you dont have to do one before the course.

Liquidchild

I'm starting to volunteer with the Order of Malta in a few weeks from scratch, no first aid experience whatsoever, but a quick learner all the same. Is the first aid training intense?.... Does it involve much studying? I work full time and will try to give as many hours as possible to the volunteering aspect. I hear the first aid training is done initially over a one evening a week for 3 months, is this the norm?.. Would I learn enough in that time period to be decent at it?... Thanks for any advice and help as I really want this whole volunteering thing to go good! :-)

limericklad87

First of all take a deep breath.....relax

It's a voluntary organization run by volunteers just like you.

You give as much time as you can. Coming in with no experience is not a problem . You'll start off with foundation level FA. Once this is done you'll be going on dutys. But remember your unlikely to be on your own for a few years so being 'decent' is irrelevant. Learn from others . I'm there ten years and I'm stilllearning .

The unit will be grateful for another face and pair of hands but more importantly for now enjoy yourselfe