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We require all employees to maintain a current BLS for Health Care Providers certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Do you have a current certificate from either of these organizations?

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Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

If the interviewer asks this question, the job description should list this requirement. They want to see that you are currently certified through one of their two acceptable organizations and that you know it is one of the job requirements to work for the Mayo Clinic.

Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

If you are currently certified through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, focus on having a copy of your certificate or have it with you to show the interviewer if needed. The interviewer may want a copy of your card for their file. Describe who you received your certification from and when you are up for renewal. If you are not currently certified, explain how you understand BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required, and you are working on signing up for a class.

Krista Wenz

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.

"Yes, I have a current BLS for Healthcare Providers card from the American Heart Association. I have been certified for ten years and renewed my card last month. I have a copy of my card if you need it for your files."

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No I do not. In the positions I have been in it has never been required. Of course I am willing to obtain this certificate.

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It's understandable that you don't have this certification since it was never required by your previous employers. It sounds like it might be required by this organization, however. Do you have any plans to obtain this certification? If so, be sure to give details about this. Do you have other similar experience or education that might suffice in place of this certification? If so, talk about this too. Good job!

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