Advice needed for transfer from Res Med Tech to Reg Med Tech

[SuperFry]

After some careful thought over quite some time, I think I'm ready to give the regular force a go.  I do have some questions before I do though....
What's the difference between the three elements - besides the obvious air, sea, land - why would someone join one over the other.
What kind of incentives could be offered based on the fact that I've been in the reserves for almost 7 years, have already completed QL3 and QL4, and have the majority of a Paramedic program completed (minus 1 semester of rideouts).
I think that's it for now, just thought I'd see if I could find some answers from you guys out there.  Thanks in advance for any help,
Laura

 

[FDO]

First of all as for the difference in elements, there is not much difference. We have a "Navy" medic that has never been to sea yet I have a good friend who is an Airforce Medic who I met while he was on a ship then he went to an Army base. As for incentives you may receive it's up to the Career Manager. We send what is called a PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment Request) They look at what you've done and make a decision based on that. As a Reserve you have to do the CT through Ottawa not the CFRC. If you want the website let me know.

 

[medicineman]

Said it once and I'll say it again, the differences in elements has only to do with the colour clothes and hat you wear to work - not alot else.  The incentives for your CT are at the discretion of CFHS and CFRG - you'll just have to ask and see.

Good luck.

MM