Officer Subspecialty
CG-SEI12
Medical Administration
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Medical Administration Subspecialty Officers are trained by an accredited civilian/military training program in technical areas of Medical Administration. The intent of the Medical Administration Subspecialty is to build specific technical knowledge and capacity for Coast Guard health system management, vital to organic resources, procured care, and joint role within the Military Health System.
Core Skills
- healthcare operations management
- medical resource allocation
- healthcare budgeting
- purchased care coordination
- health policy analysis
- regulatory compliance
- clinical workforce planning
- healthcare performance measurement
- executive healthcare reporting
Common Certifications
- Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (cHAP)
- Certified Medical Manager (CMM)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Civilian Career Paths
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- NURSING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Healthcare Management Certificate
- Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (cHAP)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100 and 200
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
- Certified Medical Manager (CMM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.