Which 68/army medical job is the best?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:41:30 -0400

By best I mean which job transfers over to civilian jobs the easiest, or is the most useful/interesting. I am currently considering 68W, 68P, and 68Q, as well as 68N and 68X but my recruiter said the latter are not as common as the former.

Response by LTC Vincent Moore made Aug 9 at 2021 7:03 AM

LTC Vincent Moore — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:03:45 -0400

Perhaps I’m a bit biased as a radiology, but 68P rad techs that I have worked with have been well-trained, work in their profession more often than their other 68-series peers, and many have gotten out and secured civilian employment. There are opportunities to train in advanced modalities such as CT and if you take the initiative to pass the exam, you will leave the Army with the same qualifications as your civilian colleagues PLUS the leadership and supervisory experience that is somewhat easier to come by. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2021 10:54 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:54:42 -0400

The 68P course is accredited on the civilian side. So when you graduate the military year long school you can sit for the registry test and get licensed in your state. The equivalent civilian school course is 2 years or longer and you have to pay for it.
I did the 68P course as an old guy because I wanted to do something in medical on the civilian side when I got older. I work for the VA in radiology now taking care of our brothers and sisters. Great course and great profession.

Response by SSgt Richard Kensinger made Aug 9 at 2021 12:03 PM

SSgt Richard Kensinger — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:03:16 -0400

I spent almost 4 yrs. as an AF ER Medic and was exposed to life threatening situations and learned a lot about triage. I still have my medical/surgical kit. I offer simultaneous brain/heart transplants to vets in the area where I reside, and at no charge!
I've learned how precious and tenuous life is simultaneously.
Rich

Response by SGT Erica Smith made Aug 11 at 2021 3:56 PM

SGT Erica Smith — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:56:53 -0400

Honestly, 68W doesn’t give you much in the civilian world. You can be an EMT-B, so basically driving the ambulance or do no ACLS patient transports from hospitals to nursing homes. The pay is equivalent to or less than working at Target. I don’t know about the others, but if you are looking for a decent paying job after, I would not opt for 68W.

Response by SPC Matt Crawford made Aug 12 at 2021 6:29 AM

SPC Matt Crawford — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:29:58 -0400

Work towards becoming a R.N. , in Florida they are paying Travel Nurses 5 grand a week , no lie.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2021 8:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 20:58:25 -0400

68C. You leave the course with a civilian LPN license from Texas Board of Nursing. This license can be transferred to any state that participates in the nursing compact.

Response by SPC Louis Williams made Aug 31 at 2021 5:10 PM

SPC Louis Williams — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:10:25 -0400

Not many transfers. You can be a nurses aid.

Response by Alex Alexa made Apr 18 at 2024 8:03 AM

Alex Alexa — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:03:22 -0400

Among the ones you're considering, 68W (Combat Medic) is probably the most transferable to civilian jobs. The skills you learn are directly applicable in emergency medical services and other healthcare settings. It's also pretty interesting and hands-on.
68P (Radiology Specialist) and 68Q (Pharmacy Specialist) are also valuable in civilian healthcare, but they may require additional certifications or training. As for 68N (Cardiovascular Specialist) and 68X (Mental Health Specialist), they might not be as common in civilian settings, but they can still lead to fulfilling careers.
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