Army MOS · Medical
60D Occupational Medicine Officer
Overview
An occupational medicine officer plans and directs occupational health programs. The officer supervises these programs for Department of the Army civilian and military personnel.
Core Skills
- occupational health program management
- exposure and risk assessment
- data collection and surveillance
- policy development and implementation
- regulatory compliance (OSHA and related)
- incident investigation and reporting
- trend analysis and dashboards
- training and safety briefings
- interdisciplinary coordination
- stakeholder engagement
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Epic Systems
- SAS
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CAQ in Occupational Medicine
- Certification in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- Board Certification in Gerontology
Career Growth
- Board Certification in Pediatrics
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Medical Toxicology
- Certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
- Diplomate in Nuclear Medicine
What the Work Involves
- Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as aerospace, occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
- Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
- Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
- Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
- Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
Related Occupations
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
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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