Can anyone tell me about the 68L MOS?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:35:47 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2016 6:44 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:44:15 -0400

ALLONS!!! I can't speak of the job itself per say. But the ones I knew in Germany (when the wars kicked off) were very busy with all the injured that came in. You will be spending a lot of your time working closely with patients. From the Occ Therapists I knew, they all loved the job.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2016 6:45 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:45:38 -0400

Also, you will be at FT Sam for about 34 weeks or so for training.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2016 6:52 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:52:58 -0400

I'm curious.....are the Regimental Calls still going on and Regimental Runs the following morning?

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 26 at 2016 9:53 PM

SFC George Smith — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:53:18 -0400

Not any more... used to be vehicular maintenance ot operator...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2016 8:47 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:47:01 -0400

I'm a 68L as well. The training is very intense, in that you are gaining the equivalent of an associates degree in 9 months. You have 4 months of academics and about 4 and a half months of clinicals. I highly recommend taking the certification exam right after you graduate the program. If you have a base knowledge of Anatomy and Phisiology before going that will be a great help. That was the toughest two weeks in my opinion, because you have the learn so much. You also will go to the cadaver lab at AMEDD during the A&P time , which is an unforgettable experience. You'll begin implementing what you learn before you go to clinicals and that really sets the foundation for you. It's a great program. I'm in a program now getting my Master's in OT it's a broad profession, with a lot of ability to find a setting that is in line with what you like to do. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2017 11:17 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 11:17:33 -0500

hello. im about to sign my contract to reclass to the MOS 68L. Do you mind giving me a description about what you do on the daily basis?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2017 8:25 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:25:01 -0500

Mr. Bruce is the best!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2017 6:20 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:20:55 -0400

Also thinking of reclassing can i bring my family?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2017 2:25 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:25:58 -0400

I am a 68L. Many resources for you to look at from other posts. Real question is are you going active duty or reserve. Reserve has minimal openings outside of combat operational stress control units. You will barely ever deploy now in a cosc unit and highest rank you can get is SGT E-5. I suggest going active and getting certified if you want to go for this position. Great job and future career for many. Good luck.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2017 3:00 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:00:23 -0400

Hello did you already go to AIT? Do you like it?

Response by Ethan Anderson made Mar 11 at 2018 12:44 AM

Ethan Anderson — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 00:44:59 -0500

After you graduate from this course can you take your occupational therapy assistant test and have a associates degree?

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 9:08 AM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:08:03 -0400

Hey, how does the reclassification actually works? Do I have to wait until my contract runs out or am I able to reclass while my contract is still running?