Description
Provides advanced medical support during Special Forces combat diving operations. Skilled in dive medicine, emergency care in austere maritime environments, risk assessment, and coordination of medical evacuation and safety protocols for underwater missions.
Core Skills
- medical equipment operation in austere environments
- telemedicine and remote consultation support
- digital medical documentation
- mission planning with medical risk assessment
- use of dive computers and sensors
- environmental monitoring and reporting
- team communication under stress
- adherence to protocols and checklists
- training and briefing of team members
- after-action reporting
Common Certifications
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic (NREMT-P)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Diving Medical Technician (DMT)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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