Ballinasloe student paramedic January 2017

Greenmedic · 22-12-2016 4:15pm #1

Anyone here starting in ballinasloe in January

Greenmedic · 22-12-2016 4:17pm

Thought it could be beneficial to people starting if they had any problems or questions regarding pre-employment or the course. At least we could share information or advice.

Osgood · 22-12-2016 9:31pm

Greenmedic wrote: »

Thought it could be beneficial to people starting if they had any problems or questions regarding pre-employment or the course. At least we could share information or advice.

Ya. Trying to figure out what we can do for the next month to prepare. Learn medications and different systems (Respiratory, skeletal, etc.) is what I have been told.

Greenmedic · 22-12-2016 10:03pm

Yeah I think that's all that we can do. Can't wait to get started

Greenmedic · 22-12-2016 10:04pm

Anyone here back from occupational health since medical. Or pre-employment either

OffalyMedic · 23-12-2016 7:22am

I might be, got called up late to class so on a very tight timeliness for all clearances to come back by 30th Jan i.e bloods, garda vetting etc. So still no guarantee for me

Hopefully see ye all there.

Enjoy your Christmas and the start worrying about Paramedics. Who knows when will be the next time we have a Christmas off.

Greenmedic · 23-12-2016 8:32am

Many happy returns. And your right I'll enjoy it alright

robbielk · 23-12-2016 11:03am

Hey people. Happy Christmas to you all. Hope to see you all in January. Where about are we all from?

OffalyMedic · 23-12-2016 12:09pm

Offaly. How about yourself?

robbielk · 23-12-2016 2:50pm

shaunac93 wrote: »

Offaly. How about yourself?

West limerick myself. How did your medical go

OffalyMedic · 23-12-2016 2:52pm

robbielk wrote:

West limerick myself. How did your medical go

Only got call up last week so have medical on thursday

robbielk · 23-12-2016 4:48pm

shaunac93 wrote: »

Only got call up last week so have medical on thursday

I done mine the 14th. Nothing to it. Lovely people there. Best of luck with it

robbielk · 24-12-2016 3:32pm

Happy Christmas to everyone from west limerick. See ye all on the other side.

Greenmedic · 24-12-2016 4:12pm

Many happy returns robbie

robbielk · 01-01-2017 8:41pm

Hi there everyone. Hope ye all had a good new year. Anyone get any update on the next step in the process. I am guessing it will be at least another week or two before we hear anything

Osgood · 01-01-2017 8:50pm

robbielk wrote: »

Hi there everyone. Hope ye all had a good new year. Anyone get any update on the next step in the process. I am guessing it will be at least another week or two before we hear anything

So what is the next step?

robbielk · 01-01-2017 8:52pm

Osgood wrote: »

So what is the next step?

I have absolutely no idea. I was hoping someone could enlighten me. Medical sis done so I am guessing approval is next to be offered a contract. But that's just me guessing. I genuinely don't know.

Greenmedic · 01-01-2017 9:52pm

Contracts are next i think. But could be waiting. Past classes only got them 1 to 2 weeks before their start dates.

robbielk · 01-01-2017 9:55pm

Greenmedic wrote: »

Contracts are next i think. But could be waiting. Past classes only got them 1 to 2 weeks before their start dates.

Heard all right that they were late offering contracts. You all set for starting? I am looking forward to it. Just want to get stuck into it now

Greenmedic · 02-01-2017 9:30am

Feel the same lad. Roll on Jan 30th

Osgood · 03-01-2017 12:59pm

Does anyone know if they have started ringing the current employers for references yet? Not worried, just wondering.

robbielk · 03-01-2017 7:46pm

Osgood wrote: »

Does anyone know if they have started ringing the current employers for references yet? Not worried, just wondering.

I have no idea. Not heard anything myself as of yet.

OffalyMedic · 03-01-2017 8:21pm

Osgood wrote:

Does anyone know if they have started ringing the current employers for references yet? Not worried, just wondering.

I only got my forms to fill out about 2 weeks ago and they are to be in for Friday and on one of my emails they said they would be contacting my current employer within 48hrs that was just before Christmas.

robbielk · 03-01-2017 8:24pm

shaunac93 wrote: »

I only got my forms to fill out about 2 weeks ago and they are to be in for Friday and on one of my emails they said they would be contacting my current employer within 48hrs that was just before Christmas.

I have mine filled in dice start of Dec and sent back. Don't think they have contacted employer yet. How did you get on with medical

OffalyMedic · 03-01-2017 10:32pm

robbielk wrote:

I have mine filled in dice start of Dec and sent back. Don't think they have contacted employer yet. How did you get on with medical

Very good...passed all eye sight test easy thankfully and didn't have to get bloods done because I had the required tests done by previous occ health dept so that will hopefully speed up my clearance because I would have be close re getting clearance before class starts

robbielk · 04-01-2017 7:27pm

shaunac93 wrote: »

Very good...passed all eye sight test easy thankfully and didn't have to get bloods done because I had the required tests done by previous occ health dept so that will hopefully speed up my clearance because I would have be close re getting clearance before class starts

Well once the peepers and ears are working it's half the battle. ''Twas right handy you had bloods already done. I have no vaccination history. I must have been born in the Stone Age where the vaccinations were carved into a slate. The slates however have disappeared. Got bloods done but it will be next week before results are back

robbielk · 05-01-2017 9:25pm

For those of you who are, all going well, going to be starting in ballinasloe at months end. I have checked out the Shearwater hotel there. Prices are 35 per night. This is bed and breakfast and leisure facilities included. For 45 a night you get dinner included. I was there today for those who have not been before. And it is gorgeous. Food is top notch.

Greenmedic · 07-01-2017 10:51am

Anyone have any news or contact since their medicals?

robbielk · 07-01-2017 1:59pm

Greenmedic wrote: »

Anyone have any news or contact since their medicals?

I have heard nothing anyway. I take it you haven't either

Greenmedic · 07-01-2017 3:02pm

No heard nothing all is quiet

catstango · 13-01-2017 12:06pm

Hey everyone,
Good luck in Ballinasloe to ye all!
I've been invited through to pre employment stage for the March Tallaght class. Could anyone let me know what's specifically on the pre employment checklist? Id like to get a head start to take some pressure off!
Thanks a million!

Olivia19_93 · 13-01-2017 1:23pm

Hey Catstango,

Congrats on getting through to the pre employment . Do you mind if i ask what panel you were on .? I'm just wondering how far they are as I'm the higher end of the supplementary panel.

Thanks &#55357;&#56898;

catstango · 13-01-2017 1:36pm

Hi Olivia,
I was at the top end of the 2nd panel. Got offered the Ballinasloe January class too but had to wait for a Dublin class.

Olivia19_93 · 13-01-2017 1:43pm

Awesome thanks for the reply and all the best going forward!

catstango · 13-01-2017 1:51pm

Thanks Olivia,you too!!

OffalyMedic · 13-01-2017 7:06pm

Anyone get contract yet our hear of when they might come through/ if clearance and references are complete?

robbielk · 13-01-2017 8:06pm

shaunac93 wrote: »

Anyone get contract yet our hear of when they might come through/ if clearance and references are complete?

Hi. I was talking to them today. Had problems with references and the problems had to be sorted by Monday at 5. And the files have been sent for decision now so my guess is early next week.

Greenmedic · 15-01-2017 3:31pm

Anyone in the class have any information to share regarding hr or contracts? I'm sure we are all eager to hear back from them.

toadfly · 16-01-2017 8:34am

Greenmedic wrote: »

Anyone in the class have any information to share regarding hr or contracts? I'm sure we are all eager to hear back from them.

They issued contracts to the last Ballinasloe class a week before starting!

OffalyMedic · 16-01-2017 8:40am

toadfly wrote:

They issued contracts to the last Ballinasloe class a week before starting!

But did they get confirmation that they would be getting contracts before then??

toadfly · 16-01-2017 12:26pm

shaunac93 wrote: »

But did they get confirmation that they would be getting contracts before then??

I dont think so. Sure that'll be next Monday at the latest so? Not much longer to wait.

Greenmedic · 16-01-2017 2:48pm

I got contract today and I know two others that got them last friday

OffalyMedic · 16-01-2017 4:22pm

Just off phone with Manorhamilton and they are trying to get my last reference before sending out contract. Have chased up that referee hopefully get it done today and contract by end of week. Good to know everything else is in order just a 2-3 min phone call is all that's needed

robbielk · 17-01-2017 6:35pm

Did ye get a call to tell ye that ye got through or did the contracts just arrive

Greenmedic · 17-01-2017 7:09pm

Contract just arrived yesterday no contact before they arrived in post

Greenmedic · 17-01-2017 8:03pm

Anyone get an email from the college

Greenmedic · 17-01-2017 8:03pm

Anyone get an email from the college

Osgood · 17-01-2017 8:08pm

Greenmedic wrote: »

Anyone get an email from the college

Ya, just got 2 from Padraig. No contract yet
though.

robbielk · 17-01-2017 8:34pm

Osgood wrote: »

Ya, just got 2 from Padraig. No contract yet
though.

I am the same. 2 emails just there. No contract yet

OffalyMedic · 17-01-2017 10:56pm

Osgood wrote:

Ya, just got 2 from Padraig. No contract yet though.

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

robbielk · 18-01-2017 2:22pm

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

Ballinasloe student paramedic January 2017

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