Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
CLINICIAN
Healthcare Clinician
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
A Healthcare Clinician provides direct patient care, evaluates health conditions, and supports diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The role may include clinical practice, care coordination, patient education, and medical team leadership.
Core Skills
- patient assessment
- clinical diagnosis
- treatment planning
- electronic health record documentation
- medication management
- patient education
- care coordination
- clinical team leadership
- healthcare quality improvement
Common Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
- Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE)
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- HIPAA Training
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
- Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.