Description
The US Army Operational Preventive Medicine Officer is for those in charge of determining the status of, and conditions influencing the health of military and appropriate civilian personnel. This US Army officer will formulate and recommend measures for health improvements and plans. They will coordinate and direct a program designed to maintain health, improve physical fitness and prevent disease and injury.
Core Skills
- epidemiology and data interpretation
- health surveillance systems use
- program planning and evaluation
- policy development and implementation
- risk assessment and mitigation
- data collection and quality control
- report writing and briefing
- interdisciplinary team coordination
- training and education program development
- project management
- stakeholder engagement
- regulatory compliance oversight
- process improvement
Common Certifications
- Certified in Public Health (CPH)
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.