MOS 68W Combat Medic Specialist

MOS Description

The Combat Medic Specialist provides emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, force health protection, evacuation in a variety of operational and clinical settings from point of injury or illness through the continuum of military health care and, as a field combat medic, provides emergency medical care/treatment at point of wounding on the battlefield or to battle and non-battle casualties during wartime. For more information on MOS 68W, see this Army website.

 

See the associated Additional Skill Identifiers (ASI): F2 Nationally Registered Flight Paramedic and Y8 Immunology and Allergy Specialty

National Certifications

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The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 68W. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

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Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Is Not In Demand National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) mostMost CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points ISkill Level I:     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) In DemandIs In Demand American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) In DemandIs In Demand American Medical Technologists (AMT) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) In DemandIs In Demand National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) mostMost CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points ISkill Level I: Mandatory credentialStar Gap AnalysisGap Analysis GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
National Registered Paramedic (NRP) In DemandIs In Demand National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) mostMost CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points IISkill Level II: Star credentialStar   GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Allied Health Instructor (AHI) Is Not In Demand American Medical Technologists (AMT) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Medical Technologist (MT) In DemandIs In Demand American Medical Technologists (AMT) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) In DemandIs In Demand American Medical Technologists (AMT) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certification in Allergy & Immunology Is Not In Demand American Board of Allergy & Immunology (ABAI) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Dual Certification in Rheumatology and Allergy and Immunology Is Not In Demand American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Is Not In Demand Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses (BCEN) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) Is Not In Demand Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) Is Not In Demand National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) Is Not In Demand Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) Is Not In Demand Certification of Disability Management Specialists Commission otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) In DemandIs In Demand National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT(AAB)) In DemandIs In Demand AAB Board of Registry (ABOR) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Certified Urologic Associate (CUA) Is Not In Demand Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates (CBUNA) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) In DemandIs In Demand National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) Is Not In Demand National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) In DemandIs In Demand National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Diving Medical Technician (DMT) Is Not In Demand National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) In DemandIs In Demand Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) In DemandIs In Demand Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
NHA-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) In DemandIs In Demand National Healthcareer Association (NHA) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified EKG Technician (CET) Is Not In Demand National Healthcareer Association (NHA) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) Is Not In Demand National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) In DemandIs In Demand National Healthcareer Association (NHA) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) Is Not In Demand American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points         AccreditationAccreditation
Wound Care Certification In DemandIs In Demand National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Corrections Nurse (CCN) Is Not In Demand American Correctional Association (ACA) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Certified Corrections Nurse Manager (CCN/M) Is Not In Demand American Correctional Association (ACA) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) Is Not In Demand Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses (BCEN) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) Is Not In Demand National Healthcareer Association (NHA) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points         AccreditationAccreditation
Pedorthist (BOCPD) Is Not In Demand Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) Is Not In Demand American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points         AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) Is Not In Demand American Medical Technologists (AMT) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Adult & Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Subspecialty Certification Is Not In Demand American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics (AOBP) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) Is Not In Demand International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) Is Not In Demand International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points         AccreditationAccreditation
Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Is Not In Demand Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points         AccreditationAccreditation
Sleep Disorders Specialty (CRT-SDS RRT-SDS) Is Not In Demand National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points         AccreditationAccreditation
National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Is Not In Demand National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE) Is Not In Demand National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) In DemandIs In Demand National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) mostMost CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points IISkill Level II: Star credentialStar Gap AnalysisGap Analysis   AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) In DemandIs In Demand American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill  
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) In DemandIs In Demand Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) Is Not In Demand National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Fluoroscopy Exam Is Not In Demand American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis (HCS-D) Is Not In Demand Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) Is Not In Demand American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible highhigh Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) Is Not In Demand Board of Certification for Emergency Nurses (BCEN) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points       GI BillGI Bill  
Community Paramedic Certification (CP-C) Is Not In Demand International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points         AccreditationAccreditation
Tactical Paramedic Certification (TP-C) Is Not In Demand International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) someSome CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points         AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) Is Not In Demand Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) Is Not In Demand Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) otherOther CA EligibleCA Eligible   Promotion PointsPromotion Points          
Tactical Responder Certification (TR-C) Is Not In Demand International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) mostMost CA EligibleCA Eligible mediummedium Promotion PointsPromotion Points          

Mandated Certifications

DA PAM 611-21 MOS Requirements:

Must maintain a current, valid, unrestricted National Registry Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certification to retain MOS 68W (SFC(P)s and MSGs are exempt from this requirement).

State Licensure

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Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 68W-Combat Medic Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Emergency Medical Technicians mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Health Education Specialists someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Home Health Aides someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Medical Assistants mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Medical Records Specialists someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Paramedics mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary

Related Federal Occupations

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Other Career Considerations

A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 68W Combat Medic Specialist military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS 68W can be found below.

Degree Programs that Give Special Consideration for METC Training

A number of civilian colleges have developed degree programs that give special consideration, in a variety of ways, for the training received by Service members at the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) in San Antonio, Texas. The intent of these programs is to make it possible for Service members and Veterans to complete degree programs in disciplines that relate to their healthcare training and experience, as quickly as possible. These programs can enable Service members and Veterans to respond to the increasing trend toward degree requirements for civilian healthcare occupations. Degree completion programs are offered by civilian colleges in a total of 26 states, with the overwhelming majority of these programs offered by colleges in Texas. Go to the METC website to identify the programs by city and state, and by school and degree program.

Department of Defense Review of Paramedic Bridge Programs

In an effort to assist Service members and Veterans with experience as Medics and Corpsmen who aspire to transition and advance to civilian careers as Paramedics, the Department of Defense funded a review of Medic to Paramedic bridge programs. The purpose of bridge programs is to provide current or former Medics and Corpsmen who apply for admission to Paramedic training programs with a maximum amount of academic credit and/or advanced standing toward completion, based on the knowledge and skills that were gained from military training and experience. In this way, bridge programs make it possible to complete the required training in a shorter period of time and at lower cost than would be required to complete a standard Paramedic training program. The results of the review were published recently in a document titled “Technical Data Package” for Awarding Experiential Credit for Military Service.

This review examined a total of four Medic to Paramedic bridge programs. Of the four, three were oriented to helping Veterans transition to civilian careers as Paramedics, while one was oriented to upgrading active duty Medics with experience at the EMT level to the Paramedic level, based on their participation in an accelerated Paramedic program. Of the three programs that were oriented to facilitating the transition to civilian careers, the one at Lansing Community College (LCC) in Lansing, Michigan still is in operation. Information about that program is available at the LCC web site at MM2P.

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Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Licensed Vocational Nurse credential offered by the Texas State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners has been approved for promotion points.

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Renewal Period: 2 years

Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) provide immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical services system. EMRs have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive. EMRs also provide assistance to higher-level personnel at the scene of emergencies and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders are a vital part of the comprehensive EMS response. Under medical oversight, Emergency Medical Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. Candidates must successfully complete a state-approved EMR course, have a current CPR-BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent credential, and pass a state-approved EMR psychomotor exam and the EMR cognitive exam.
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Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) certification is for professionals who provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. As part of an EMS response team, EMTs are skilled in using basic equipment typically found on an ambulance to stabilize and safely transport patients with emergencies that range from minor to life-threatening. Candidates must meet training requirements and hold a current CPR-BLS credential. Candidates must pass a cognitive and psychomotor exam.
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Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Registered Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, have current National Certification at the EMT level or a current state license at the EMT level or higher, have successfully completed state-approved and CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic program, have a current CPR-BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent credential, complete a psychomotor competency portfolio, and successfully complete both the NREMT Paramedic psychomotor exam and the Paramedic cognitive exam.
Click here to go to Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) COOL training gap analysis page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) provides basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. AEMTs possess basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation and function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. AEMTs perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. Candidates must possess a current National EMS Certification or state license at the EMT level or higher, have completed a state-approved AEMT course that meets the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for AEMT, have a current CPR-BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent credential, and pass both the National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician psychomotor exam and the Advanced EMT Cognitive Exam.
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Renewal Period: 5 years

The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is for professionals who work with physicians, performing a mix of clinical and administrative duties, mostly in ambulatory or outpatient settings. Clinical job responsibilities include but are not limited to taking medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests, drawing blood, removing sutures, and changing dressings. Administrative duties include but are not limited to updating and filing patient medical records, coding and filling out insurance forms, scheduling appointments, arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services and handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping. Candidates must meet education requirement and pass a written exam.

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Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Medical Technologists (AMT), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification is an entry-level credential for professionals who perform routine administrative and clinical tasks in medical setting especially offices and clinics. RMAs provide medical administrative support, liaise between doctors and the patients, and conduct a variety of clinical duties. Candidates for the RMA must meet educational and experiential requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 3 years

The American Medical Technologists (AMT), Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) certification is an intermediate-level credential for individuals who obtain patient blood specimens by venipuncture or micro techniques. RPTs aid in the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens and may be involved with patient data entry. RPTs are also required to draw blood for transfusions, donations and research. Candidates for the RPT must meet educational and experiential requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 1 year

The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) credential is for allied healthcare professionals who perform a variety of administrative and/or clinical tasks. Administrative duties include scheduling appointments, bookkeeping, maintaining patient records, and billing and insurance processing. Clinical functions encompass but are not limited to patient care and preparation, ECG, pharmacology, and phlebotomy. Candidates must meet a combination of experience and education requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 1 year

The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Certified ECG Technician (NCET) credential is for allied health professionals who conduct diagnostic tests to assess the patient’s heart rhythm and rate. NCETs place electrodes on the patient, record the ECG, produce the report for the physician, tend to the patient’s comfort and well-being, and troubleshoot irregularities with the recording. Candidates must meet a combination of experience and education requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 1 year

The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) is for allied health professionals providing direct patient care. NCPCTs are responsible for basic nursing assistant tasks including obtaining patient vital signs and other data, helping with activities of daily living, performing ECGs and phlebotomy tasks, and communicating with healthcare teams and with patients. Candidates must meet a combination of experience and education requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Diving Medical Technician (DMT) is for divers who need to be able to respond in emergency situations, when physicians are not in close proximity. The DMT is a diving paramedic who is trained to administer physician ordered adjunctive interventions and manage complications related to decompression insults and barotrauma. Candidates must meet training requirements and pass a written exam.
Click here to go to NHA-Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is an entry-level certification for clinical team members at hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and blood donor centers. A Phlebotomy Technician is a health care professional responsible for the collection and handling of blood specimens used in diagnosing and tracking illnesses, drug testing, or other health-related areas requiring a blood sample. Candidates must meet a combination of education and experience requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified EKG Technician (CET) is an entry-level credential for allied healthcare professionals. EKG Technicians perform or prepare patients for diagnostic tests related to the heart. These include EKGs, holter monitoring, and stress testing. Applicants must meet a combination of education, education and/or training requirements. Applicants must pass a written exam.
Click here to go to Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) is an entry-level certification for allied healthcare professionals who assist with the critical day-to-day care of patients. CPCT/As work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care. Some of the tasks that CPCT/As perform in their work include bathing, feeding, providing catheter care, acquiring, distributing, and administering patient care supplies, performing safety checks and ensuring cleanliness in patient rooms, accommodating special needs of patients, obtaining EKG readings and monitor vital signs, performing phlebotomy procedures, providing emotional support to patients and families, particularly coping with grief and death. CPCT/A applicants must meet a combination of education and experience requirements. Applicants must pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 1 year

The American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) certification validates individuals master level knowledge and specialty practice in wound management. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and three years of clinical experience in wound care, or have completed a fellowship of at least one year in duration that is certified by a credentialing organization. Candidates must possess a full and unrestricted professional license in at least one state, and in all states in which the candidate currently practices. Candidates must successfully demonstrate their roles related to wound care through the application process, submit required documentation, and pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 2 years

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) is an entry-level certification for allied healthcare professionals with work responsibilities that involve securing and assuring complete and accurate patient care data. CEHRS' audit patient records for compliance, abstract clinical information for reports, perform basic coding to submit reimbursement claims, process Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical records, and support a variety of other health record-related activities. Applicants are required to meet education and experience requirements and must pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 1 year

The American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) certification demonstrates specialized knowledge in wound management. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of wound care related experience. The CWCA is available to associate degree RNs, LPNs, LVNs, PTAs, all certified healthcare assistants, healthcare administrators, dieticians, sales and marketing professionals, and academic researchers. Candidates must possess a full and unrestricted professional license in at least one state, and in all states in which the candidate currently practices. Candidates must successfully complete the eligibility review and pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 4 years

The International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC), Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C), is an advanced level certification for a paramedic professional who is seeking employment with or who is currently associated with an air medical and/or ground critical care patient transport service. CCP-C candidates must possess an advanced level knowledge of the various transport environments and understand advanced level patient care pathophysiology, while maintaining a significant knowledge of current standards established for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), and industry accreditation standards. Candidates must have a current paramedic license and are recommended to have at least three years of experience in a critical care, air transport, community or tactical environment. Candidates must pass a written examination.

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Renewal Period: 4 years

The International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC), Flight Paramedic-Certification (FP-C), is an advanced level certification focused on candidates currently associated with an air medical and or ground critical care patient transport service. Candidates must possess an advanced level knowledge of the various transport environments, not the sole requirements or specifications for any one individual transport program or patient population. Candidates must have an understanding of advanced level patient care pathophysiology, while maintaining a significant knowledge of current standards established for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), and industry accreditation standards. Candidates must have a current paramedic license and are recommended to have at least three years of experience in a critical care, air transport, community or tactical environment. Candidates must pass a written examination.

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Renewal Period: varies

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) validates the competencies of entry-level nurse aides/nursing assistants (NAs). Candidates must pass an exam consisting of two components: a written or oral portion and a skills demonstration portion. Successful candidates have their names added to the state nurse aide registry, which is currently used in 25 jurisdictions. The state registry assures employers that the potential hire has met the federal and state employment requirements. Every state has its own curriculum and program requirements for the nurse aide program. Program contact information can be found on the Nurse Aide Registries.
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The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE) is a national medication aide certification exam typically administered to nurse aides who choose to receive additional training to become certified medication aides. Once certified, these medication aides serve an important role in hospitals and long-term care facilities by helping distribute medications and monitoring for adverse reactions. Before taking the MACE, candidates must contact the medication aide program in their state and meet training/educational program requirements.
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Renewal Period: 2 years

The American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) is for individuals who provide basic care and daily living assistance to patients in hospitals and residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. To earn the NAC, candidates must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and meet a training program or experience requirement. Candidates must also pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 4 years

The International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC), Community Paramedic Certification (CP-C) is for experienced paramedics who provide services beyond traditional emergency care and transport. Community paramedics care for patients at home or in other non-urgent settings outside of a hospital under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice provider. To earn the CP-C, candidates must hold an unrestricted license or certificate to practice as a paramedic and pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 4 years

International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC), Tactical Paramedic Certification (TP-C) is for paramedic professionals currently providing critical care in the austere and care-under-fire environments. TP-C candidates should have knowledge in casualty assessment, stabilization, and evacuation in hostile and austere environments and thorough familiarity with tactical principles, triage, and operational medicine. Candidates should also have knowledge of the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care and the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care guidelines, management of the full tactical injury spectrum (from less-than-lethal to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE)), force health protection, and medico-legal aspects of Tactical Emergency Medical Services. To earn the TP-C, candidates must hold an unrestricted paramedic license in the state or country of practice and pass a written exam.
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Renewal Period: 4 years

The International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC), Tactical Responder Certification (TR-C) is for operators functioning within a team and have a primary law enforcement role with a secondary medic role. TR-Cs are generally Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs), or Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) who have competency in casualty assessment, stabilization, and evacuation in hostile and austere environments in a non-paramedic function; as well as thorough familiarity with tactical principles, triage, and operational medicine. The certification process is focused on decreasing preventable deaths at the point of wounding and is aligned with the three definitive phases of TECC/TCCC care. Candidates must meet prerequisite requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.

High

Highly attainable: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Low

May be difficult to attain: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
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