Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
UNDERMED Undersea/Dive Medicine
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Undersea and dive medicine officers provide occupational and preventive health care and treat diving-related injuries. They serve at teaching institutions, research commands, and operational units, where they advise commanders on medical risks and planning and provide expertise in diving and hyperbaric medicine.
Core Skills
- undersea medicine
- hyperbaric medicine
- diving injury management
- occupational health
- preventive medicine
- medical risk assessment
- operational medical planning
- clinical diagnosis
- commander advisement
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- R
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- American Board of Preventive Medicine Occupational Medicine Certification
- American Board of Emergency Medicine Certification
- Certificate in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
- Certified Medical Director (CMD)
Also Common
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
What the Work Involves
- Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs and priority of treatment.
- Perform emergency resuscitations on patients.
- Perform such medical procedures as emergent cricothyrotomy, endotracheal intubation, and emergency thoracotomy.
- Select, request, perform, or interpret diagnostic procedures, such as laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, emergency ultrasounds, and radiographs.
- Stabilize patients in critical condition.
Related Occupations
- Family Medicine Physicians
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Paramedics
- Pediatric Surgeons
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive 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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