Hospital corpsman

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shelby Sparks USS Germantown

Hospital corpsman is a healthcare professional who may serve as an enlisted medical specialist of the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps. The role of a hospital corpsman is similar to that of other medical professionals such as emergency medical technicians and licensed practical nurses, but with additional military-specific tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]

Hospital corpsmen perform duties as assistants in the prevention and treatment of disease and injury. This includes administering immunization programs, rendering emergency medical treatment, performing medical administrative, supply and accounting procedures, maintaining treatment records and reports, and coordinating patient care.

Training and Education[edit | edit source]

Hospital corpsmen receive their training at the Naval Hospital Corps School. The training includes basic medical and clinical sciences, patient care and treatment procedures, emergency medical treatment procedures, and clinical rotations at naval hospitals.

Roles in Different Settings[edit | edit source]

Hospital corpsmen may serve in a variety of settings, including naval hospitals, medical clinics, field medical battalions, and aboard ships. They may also serve in operational units such as Marine Corps combat units and Navy SEAL teams.

Related Occupations[edit | edit source]

Related civilian occupations include emergency medical technician, licensed practical nurse, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and dental assistant.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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