Army MOS · Medical
68S Preventive Medicine Specialist
Overview
A Preventive Medicine Specialist conducts or assists with preventive medicine inspections, surveys, control operations, and laboratory procedures. The specialist also supervises preventive medicine facilities or serves on a preventive medicine staff.
Core Skills
- public health surveillance
- epidemiology basics
- data collection and reporting
- environmental health inspections
- industrial hygiene fundamentals
- laboratory sample collection and handling
- biosafety and infection control
- hazard identification and risk assessment
- OSHA / CDC guideline application
- training and health education
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SharePoint
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Environmental Engineering
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Associate: Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) · Funded · Promotion points
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Career Growth
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
- Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.
Related Occupations
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 68S. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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