Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.Īdvanced technical training, or "C" school, is optional and available to those who qualify after "A" School training is completed. HMs may also go on to receive assignments to ships, submarines or overseas posts. (19 weeks) in San Antonio, Texas for training on basic principles and techniques of patient care and first aid procedures.Īt Camp Lejeune, NC, or Pendleton, CA for specialized training on medical services relating to Seabees and Marine Corps units if you apply and assignments are available.Īfter you complete your training, you'll be assigned to a Navy medical treatment facility or an operational Navy or Fleet Marine Force unit. Upon completion of initial training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes (known as Boot Camp), you'll report for specialized training including: Wherever you're assigned, you'll work alongside other medical professionals to be trained as a skilled first responder, whether your skills are needed bedside or in the field. You could also work on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean or a submarine in the depths of the sea. As a Hospital Corpsman, you could be assigned to a Navy medical treatment facility, like an on-base hospital or clinic. Your job will likely take you all over the world-and far out of your comfort zone. Maintain patient treatment records, conduct research and perform clinical testsĪssist Navy Physicians and Nurses in a variety of medical fields, including, but not limited to: radiology, physical therapy, phlebotomy, dental, surgery, family medicine, pathology, women's health and moreĪs a Hospital Corpsman, you have the most diverse range of work environments available in the Navy. Supervise sanitation and safety conditions in the workplace Help administer a wide range of preventive care and medications, including immunizations and intravenous fluidsĬonduct physical examinations and assisting in the treatment of diseases and injuries
Serve as an operating room technician for general and specialized surgery Perform emergency dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges, process dental X-rays and operate X-ray equipment Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs, Seabees, Marines and other military personnel injured in the field, as well as on Sailors aboard ships or aircraft Specifically, Hospital Corpsmen may be called upon to:
They may function as clinical or specialty technicians, medical administrative personnel and healthcare providers at medical treatment facilities. Hospital Corpsmen (HM) assist health care professionals in providing medical care to Navy personnel and their families. You'll get to try your hand at just about everything while making a huge difference for the Sailors you serve. As a Hospital Corpsman, you fulfill that critical role by assisting in a wide range of departments and procedures, from dispensing vaccines and analyzing lab samples to aiding in dental operations and assisting in emergency surgeries. As Sailors, we rely on exceptional medical personnel to keep our servicemen and women healthy.
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