AEROSPACE MEDICAL SERVICE

Enlisted Aerospace Medical Service

The hundreds of medical facilities we have around the world are only as good as the Airmen who work in them. Providing essential care in multiple medical roles, Aerospace Medical Service specialists assist doctors and care for patients in a wide range of situations. From administering immunizations to assisting in aeromedical evacuations, these highly skilled professionals supply critical support and are valuable members of any healthcare team.

What you'll do

• Perform a wide array of technical nursing duties involving the care and treatment of patients, including immunizations, dialysis and critical care
• Assemble, operate and maintain medical equipment
• Schedule and conduct in-service training on procedures and techniques
• Administer medications under the supervision of a physician or nurse
• Perform medical, dental and emergency treatment at deployed locations and remote sites
• Prepare patients for surgery and perform postoperative monitoring
• Perform aeromedical evacuation ground or flight duties

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• Technical Training: 98 days
• Tech School Location: Ft Sam Houston, TX Designated Medical Facility
• Status Upon Completion: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Practical Nursing Technology

Key Things to Consider Requirements

• You must be 1742 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB
• 50 General (G)
• A minimum score of 36 on the TAPAS/PSM.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology along with other medical techniques and procedures
• Completion of related Air Force programs and courses
• Certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
• No record of unresolved instability
• Normal color vision
• Immunization Back-up Technician qualification
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

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