Army MOS · Medical
60X Critical Care Medicine Officer
Overview
This Army skill identifier marks physician positions requiring special qualifications in critical care medicine. It covers the management, evaluation, and integration of care for critically ill patients within the Army Medical Department.
Core Skills
- critical care decision-making
- management of complex workflows
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- clinical data interpretation
- protocol and checklist development
- risk management and patient safety
- documentation and reporting in EHR systems
- time-critical communication
- training and mentoring clinical staff
- telemedicine and remote consultation
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Computerized physician order entry CPOE software
- Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Emergency Medicine
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Board Certification in Emergency Medicine
- Certification in Internal Medicine, Combined Program: Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine/Critical Care
- Certification in Internal Medicine: Critical Care Medicine
- Certification in Surgery: Surgical Critical Care (SCC)
- Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination of the United States (COMLEX-USA): Level 1 · Funded
Career Growth
- Dual Certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
- Emergency Medicine (EM)
- Subspecialty Certification in Surgical Critical Care
- United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE)
- CAQ in Occupational Medicine
What the Work Involves
- Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
- Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
- Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
- Admit patients for hospital stays.
- Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
Related Occupations
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
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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