Navy NEC · Medical
L10A Surface 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 Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman serves as the Medical Department Representative aboard surface ships, with Fleet Marine Force units, and at isolated shore stations without a medical officer. The corpsman provides routine and emergency patient care, performs diagnostic and laboratory procedures, manages medical administration and logistics, and directs preventive medicine, industrial health surveillance, health education, and radiation health programs as needed.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- independent duty medicine
- shipboard patient care
- emergency medical treatment
- minor surgery
- clinical laboratory testing
- preventive medicine
- industrial health surveillance
- medical readiness management
- radiation health programs
- medical training
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- ChartWare EMR
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Medicine
- Nursing
- Clinical Technician
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- NREMT-Paramedic
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NAEMT Prehospital Trauma Life Support
Career Growth
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
What the Work Involves
- Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
- Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Related Occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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