Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Medical
CG-NAP11 Public Health Service
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Public Health Service officers provide public health leadership and clinical services within federal government agencies. They serve in various roles with agencies that include the Department of Homeland Security and the Coast Guard.
Core Skills
- population health programs
- clinical service delivery
- health policy advising
- disease prevention
- epidemiological analysis
- health equity planning
- interagency coordination
- public health education
- federal program management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- IBM SPSS Statistics
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Social Work Licensing Examination
- Board Certified Autism Professional (BCAP)
- Certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- Certification in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Cardiac Device Specialist for the Physician (CCDS)
- Certified Electrophysiology Specialist: Adult (CEPS-A): Physician · Funded
- Certified Electrophysiology Specialist: Pediatric (CEPS-P): Physician · Funded
- Certified Process Safety Auditor (CPSA): Recertification Only · Funded
- Certified Professional: Food Safety (CP-FS) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
- Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
Related Occupations
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Health Informatics Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent 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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