Navy NEC · Medical
L01A Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Hospital Corpsman rating
Overview
A Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman serves as the Medical Department Representative aboard submarines and at isolated shore stations without a medical officer, providing routine and emergency care while managing medical administration and logistics. The corpsman performs diagnostic, laboratory, nursing, minor surgical, preventive medicine, and health education duties while directing personnel dosimetry and radiation health programs aboard submarines.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- independent clinical decision making
- submarine medicine
- advanced first aid
- basic life support
- minor surgical assistance
- clinical laboratory procedures
- preventive medicine
- industrial hygiene surveillance
- radiation health management
- patient care documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Technician
- Medical Laboratory
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NREMT Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Medical Laboratory Technician Certification
- Radiation Safety Officer Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
What the Work Involves
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
- Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Related Occupations
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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