Do you have any input on career development for a 68W and do you have any information about AIT?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:24:30 -0500

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2018 8:35 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:35:03 -0500

This questions has been answered countless times on this forum. Please take the time to search of the topic as I am sure you will find all the answers to your questions already.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2018 8:41 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:41:02 -0500

68W can lead to many career opportunities, in and out of the Army. AIT you will earn your EMT-B, then move on to combat medic specific training. Over your first 4 years, start exploring your options as a flight medic, W1 medic, or some ASIs.

Depending on your passion for medicine, you may want to explore options as an Army nurse. I am currently doing the AECP program where you can finish your BSN then commission as a nurse (where you will have a service obligation of 4 years after completion), this way you can further your career in medicine.

Some medics never see combat or even work in a hospital or clinic. The training is great and you’ll learn excellent skills, but you can’t guarantee where you’ll end up. My first year was with a medical battalion and I didn’t get an opportunity to apply my skills until I deployed.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2018 8:43 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:43:33 -0500

If you have any specific questions about what you know or have heard, please feel free to ask!! I’ve had wonderful opportunities during my 8 years, but I really had to fight for some of them.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2018 8:25 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 08:25:08 -0500

Look up 68W career map.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2018 11:24 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 11:24:46 -0500

Good question I will agree with all my colleagues this question has been asked multiple time on here before. But since you asked: you can get your paramedic through a civilian school or go flight medic. There are multiple ASIs out there for medics as well but don't get caught in a field that you will not be able to progress. 68C is great to go into but once you get4 out in the civilian world depending on where you live or work it is not really used. (clinics, home health, some hospitals) Work on all pre-reqs on nursing and apply for your BSN and go (Army Enlisted Commissioning Program) AECP and become an RN. One other avenue is IPAP and get your PA. BEcome a mid-level provider and a lot more doors will open for you.

Response by SFC William Long made Dec 16 at 2018 11:26 AM

SFC William Long — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 11:26:22 -0500

AIT is tough it takes a lot of studying. Remember your ABCs. Get some EMS training before you go
Never give up