Army MOS · Medical
3P Nationally Registered Paramedic
Overview
A Nationally Registered Paramedic provides prehospital trauma care, manages trauma, and delivers advanced cardiac life support care to patients. This certified Combat Medic Specialist also administers blood products beyond the traditional skill set of an NREMT-certified Combat Medic Specialist.
Core Skills
- advanced life support
- pre-hospital trauma care
- cardiac life support management
- patient assessment and monitoring
- medication and blood product administration
- medical documentation and reporting
- patient and family communication
- interdisciplinary teamwork
- protocol and policy adherence
- time-critical decision making
Civilian Software & Tools
- MEDITECH software
- Epocrates
- HyperTox
- Informed EMS Field Guide
- Apple iOS
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Medicine
- Emergency Management
- Clinical Technician
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- National Registered Paramedic (NRP)
- Community Paramedic Certification (CP-C)
- Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) · Funded · Promotion points
- Tactical Paramedic Certification (TP-C) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Career Growth
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) · Funded · Promotion points
- Wilderness Paramedic Certification (WP-C)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
What the Work Involves
Related Occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
- Surgical Assistants
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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