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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to see how you stay up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques used in the healthcare profession. There are publications, webinars, conferences, podcasts, in-person training, and continuing education courses to offer healthcare professionals training in the latest technology and techniques. The interviewer wants to see that you take your profession seriously by staying current on the latest trends.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
When responding to this question, focus on describing how you stay current in your profession. The more methods you have to keep up-to-date on the latest trends in healthcare, the better.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"There are several ways I stay current on the latest trends. I speak with colleagues, read industry publications, attend annual seminars, and take continuing education courses. The last two places I worked had in-house training on the latest technology, which all employees were required to attend."

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