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Comment by Randall L. Bruns on April 7, 2013 at 4:58pm

@ PETER SWISHER -- My son just went through all of this.  He graduated boot camp 9/7/12 and left the next day for San Antonio.  He waited about 10 days to class-up, he graduated HM-A school 1/15/13.  All of the clinicals are included in that 14 weeks.  Again left the next day for Camp Pendleton for FMF HM training (Fleet Marine Force-Hospital Corpsman) training, which is 8 weeks, again there was a time to class-up, he graduated 3/22/13.  And again, clinicals/field training are included in that eight weeks.  He is now at Twenty-Nine Palms with the Second Marine Division. What are his plans?  Is he going on to a C-school, FMF, of is he going to be a general-duty corpsman (a quad-zero).  Navy uses NEC classification numbers, similar to Army MOS.  Basic corpsman is HM-0000, my son is now a HM-8404.  Here is a website to check on the NEC codes ( http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navynecs/a/hm.-urt.htm ).  By being a quad zero you get exposed to many different areas of medicine, so he can see what area he likes best.  The Navy does not have a EMT or Paramedic code.  He may be able to get a C-school added, if he doesn't have one already, in bootcamp or in HM-A school.  He needs to follow up with the career counselors.

Comment by Peter Swisher on April 7, 2013 at 2:56pm

Guys, THANKS much for your input.  I was a FF/Paramedic for 27 years as well as an Army Reserve Officer for 24 (3 active-21 Reserve).  Here's what I'd like to know next.  When Ryan graduates from BC next month, and PCS's to METC, what can we expect his time duration to be.  His enlistment documents state 14 weeks for his "A" school, but his recruiter told us that it could be the better part of a year.  It that's accurate, what will Ryan be doing for that additional 38ish weeks?  Will it be clinicals, additional qualification, or some combination thereof?

Thanks,

Pete

Comment by Randall L. Bruns on April 7, 2013 at 1:27pm

@ PETER SWISHER -- As Mr. Govoni said, it will be state-by-state.  Unfortunately, as a EMT-Paramedic for 32  years and also a Navy Corpsman for 16 years, most states DO NOT recognize HM training as a substitute for EMT/CNA/LPN training.  The sad part, U.S. Navy training is more thorough.  I did more as a HM then most civilian nurses can do.  Your son would have to check each location to see if he would be allowed to "Challenge" their tests. 
Every base I was at (CA,IL,WI,MD,LA,FL) required HMs to also go through local EMT training and certification if they worked on the ambulances.  I will say though that I passed those civilian classes with ease because of my military training and experience.  Most civilian classes really just taught me the local needs.
Tell your son "Good Luck" from an Old Doc.

Comment by Jim Govoni on April 7, 2013 at 9:40am

It's state by state, in most cases he will be qualified to test for EMS (EMT & Paramedic) instead of taking the classes. You have to have a year in MD to do that. As far as Nursing though, that too is state by state and an LPN doesn't make much and it's not a fun job. Hope that helps.

Comment by Peter Swisher on April 7, 2013 at 9:37am

Hey y'all!  I'm new to this group.  I have a question.  Our son is at Great Lakes right now.  He enlisted for HM.  His paperwork indicates that his "A" school is 14 weeks.  Reading online, that would give him certification for somewhere around Basic EMT or Paramedic.  His recruiter indicated that he could be at METC for up to a year and he would be like an LPN.  Looking at his paperwork, there are all sorts of additional certifications that he could attain.  Anyone have anymore complete infor for us??

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 23, 2013 at 4:11pm

pretty awesome book so far!

Battle Ready: Memoir of a SEAL Warrior Medic

Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart recipient SEAL Lieutenant Mark L. Donald  shares in this 352-page memoir his journey from the rigors of BUD/S training to the horrors of the battlefield. The book immerses the reader in the unique life of the elite warrior-medic who advances into combat with life-saving equipment in one hand and life-taking weapons in the other. It also touches on how he struggled and survived the demons caused by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that threatened to destroy him and his family.

According to his service record, Donald began his military career as a Reconnaissance Marine in 1985. In 1987, following his transfer to the U.S. Navy as a Hospital corpsman, he began service as a SEAL Corpsman. He served the nation for 24 years as a Navy SEAL, Corpsman and Medical Service Corps officer.

Comment by Randall Kendall on March 15, 2013 at 12:30pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZH3PsWB... Special men called

  "Doc"     SF

Comment by david w. criqui on February 26, 2013 at 11:38pm

The motel 6 is in Oceanside east of Camp Pendleton near the gate that the fmtb school is at. There a few other hotel s there also. And it is within 5 blocks if the coaster train that goes to San Diego where obe can go to the bus to get to the airport (to and from).

Comment by Ed A on February 26, 2013 at 11:04pm

Cameron made reservations at the villa on base, but we may get bumped. My wife says there is also a Best Western nearby. He (Ausman) went through "A" school with Kritzberger and knows the name Mullally also. I hope to meet fellow Navy Dads there!

Comment by david w. criqui on February 25, 2013 at 9:30pm

When my son was at fmtb school we stayed at the motel 6 it has been freshly remodeled as of last Dec. And the price is nice. Even has a grill to use for guests.

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