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Sooo, I'm just finishing up my EMT-B classes, and I'm going to be applying to the fall 2009 Paramedic program at my school. They allow people in based on a "point" system, and since I don't have any experience working with a volunteer department I'm missing a big chunk of points that most of my classmates have. I only have one "B" in my pre-req's (and that was a 94%, the grading scale was bumped up), the rest are "A"s, though.
I'm going to have to make up most of the points on my interviews. Can anyone give me some idea of what sort of questions will probably be asked?
I know there will be the inevitable "Why do you want to be a Paramedic?", and I'm honestly wondering if my reason will seem to pat, or insincere. I want to work in EMS because I love working with the elderly, but couldn't work in a LTC facility, and I enjoy variety. I want to be a Paramedic, because I want to be as highly trained as possible while still working on an ambulance. Also, I want to be the person who knows what to do in a crisis.
I'm going to have to make up most of the points on my interviews. Can anyone give me some idea of what sort of questions will probably be asked?
I know there will be the inevitable "Why do you want to be a Paramedic?", and I'm honestly wondering if my reason will seem to pat, or insincere. I want to work in EMS because I love working with the elderly, but couldn't work in a LTC facility, and I enjoy variety. I want to be a Paramedic, because I want to be as highly trained as possible while still working on an ambulance. Also, I want to be the person who knows what to do in a crisis.