Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
16U1
Undersea Medicine, Subspecialty
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Undersea medicine subspecialists provide medical care for divers, submariners, and personnel exposed to underwater and pressure-related hazards. They assess fitness for duty, manage diving injuries, and advise on medical risks in maritime operations.
Core Skills
- undersea medicine
- diving physiology
- hyperbaric medicine
- pressure injury management
- submarine medical support
- occupational health assessment
- emergency medical decision making
- clinical risk management
- medical readiness advising
Common Certifications
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Certification
- American Board of Emergency Medicine Certification
- Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Diving Medical Examiner Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship
- Diving Medical Examiner Course
Career Growth
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Certification
- Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN)
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Occupational Medicine Certification
Data sourced from official Navy 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.