This is bull... went to 6 months of EMT school, paid for all my certs, finally apply for jobs and find out that I cant get hired because I have 2 accidents on my H6... I knew my record had to be clean of DUIs Speeding and other worst factors... but C'mon, I got turned down by 3 companies already... am I ever gonna be able to work.... any advise?
EMT Programs needs to start checking H6 before allowing anyone to proceed...
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Not all EMT jobs require the EMT to drive so there is no reason to check driving records for an EMT program.
Driving records are very company dependent on insurance. Some have a very low tolerance while others have a decent tolerance.
Driving records are very company dependent on insurance. Some have a very low tolerance while others have a decent tolerance.
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That seems like a good plan. You might also consider a non-transport job like event, clinic, or ER. Having experience could make companies overlook your record if it is soft criteria.
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Why should we expect anyone else to check our capability to obtain a job? If someone meets the prerequisites for a class, applies if necessary, and pays the required fee they are allowed to obtain that education. If said graduate is unable to successfully gain employment in that field after graduation, the responsibility is theirs alone.
We can't shift our personal issues or lack of forethought into someone else's sphere of responsibility. If I wanted to be a pilot and paid tens of thousands of dollars for that training, then found out on a pre-employment physical that I suffered from a cardiac condition that would not allow me to fly, I couldn't possibly blame the aviation school for failing to find my heart defect. They provided the service I purchased from them, and my failure in finding employment is a separate issue.
You're lucky in that your issue is not insurmountable. As you mention, keep looking for employment options where you may not have to drive, or prove that your driving ability and decision making has improved by not getting any more violations over the coming years. Good luck!
We can't shift our personal issues or lack of forethought into someone else's sphere of responsibility. If I wanted to be a pilot and paid tens of thousands of dollars for that training, then found out on a pre-employment physical that I suffered from a cardiac condition that would not allow me to fly, I couldn't possibly blame the aviation school for failing to find my heart defect. They provided the service I purchased from them, and my failure in finding employment is a separate issue.
You're lucky in that your issue is not insurmountable. As you mention, keep looking for employment options where you may not have to drive, or prove that your driving ability and decision making has improved by not getting any more violations over the coming years. Good luck!
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^this
Perhaps take a defensive driving course and a CEVO course. Presenting these certificates might show effort and dedication to safety that would allow them to overlook your record.
Perhaps take a defensive driving course and a CEVO course. Presenting these certificates might show effort and dedication to safety that would allow them to overlook your record.
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If the accidents are your fault, then you need to do something that shows you have changed to a much safer driver. If I'm an employer, I want to hire the person that's the lowest risk, not someone that has caused 2 wrecks because I have no assurance that you won't cause another one (or more) because of your demonstrated poor decision making skill when driving.
That is the mentality you face when applying without something to mitigate that history. I really like the above 2 responses... Consider them!
In the meantime, look outside the traditional ambulance "box" when looking for jobs. You might find something you really like doing!
That is the mentality you face when applying without something to mitigate that history. I really like the above 2 responses... Consider them!
In the meantime, look outside the traditional ambulance "box" when looking for jobs. You might find something you really like doing!
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Wait there are jobs that dont check your driving history? Ive always had to submit it for any job ive applied for.
Companies are looking to mitigate risk and your history has more risk than someone who has a clean record. This is how insurance works
Companies are looking to mitigate risk and your history has more risk than someone who has a clean record. This is how insurance works