Army
MEDICAL

MOS

W1

Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCOM)

Description

Special Operations Combat Medics deliver advanced trauma care in high-risk, austere environments.

Core Skills

  • advanced trauma management
  • emergency medical procedures
  • tactical combat casualty care
  • patient assessment and triage
  • airway and hemorrhage control
  • medication administration
  • medical documentation
  • training and instruction
  • stress management and resilience
  • interdisciplinary coordination
  • protocol adherence
  • situational awareness

Common Certifications

  • National Registry Paramedic (NRP)
  • State Paramedic License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS, for paramedic instructors/leadership)
  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
  • HIPAA Compliance Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • NURSING
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

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