ambulance technician/HDS

**bunnibaby** · 13-08-2008, 03:22 PM

Hi,
Had an assesment date for HDS high dependancy service and been told there is a fitness exam to do

as far as im aware its the same as the tech's entrance exam ie weights up n down boxes and to keep your heart rate below a certain level

Im already working for the ambulance service but im one of those people who get really nervous at interviews etc and i know my heart rate is going to be sky high even before i take the exam

I have wanted this for so long i dont want to fail now any advice please

**Edeldee** · 13-08-2008, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by bunnibaby

Im already working for the ambulance service

You are?? Then you'll already know all about the fitness test and will have done it as its standard throughout the NHS for frontline staff.

If you want advice I suggest you go to

www.ambulance999.co.uk/fourm and chat to the lads there.

**bunnibaby** · 13-08-2008, 04:32 PM

yes i am with the service but fitness exam changes all the time last lot of HDS never even had to do a fitness
when i was first in the service the fitness was nothing like it is now
I have a good idea of what it entails but this does not stop me from being nervous and hating interviews, was just after advice on is it possible to lower your heart rate, best methods etc
will check out the link cheers