How can a nationally registered paramedic apply to flight medic school?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:35:51 -0400

Since the program is a pipeline from paramedic school to critical care school then to the F3 phase I cannot apply because I don't need the paramedic school and slots for critical care are filled by those completing the paramedic program. Anyone run into this? Or has anyone that is a current NRP went on to be a flight medic? Thanks.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2017 7:38 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:38:21 -0400

This is a crock of poop. You should still be eligible you just won't have to do the NRP portion. You would still need to do the FP-C and go on to Rucker. You can still apply and go through. I know a guy who came in as an NRP and he just did what I said.

Response by SGT Victoria Belbusti made Apr 28 at 2017 7:42 PM

SGT Victoria Belbusti — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:42:24 -0400

Who told you this? I'm hearing not true from people who have graduated the program and one who is currently in. Did you contact the proponent NCO at branch or the F2 branch manager?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2017 8:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:13:38 -0400

I heard you get one free elective surgery from Tricare and your choice of Charger or Camero when you reenlist.
Always go to the source and ask to see it in written policy or regulation.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2017 9:23 PM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 21:23:20 -0400

I'm not on here complaining if that's how it seems, I appreciate the feedback and am really just looking to see if anyone has run into this same issue. At the end of the day I'd go through paramedic school again and let the Army pay me for 26 weeks for something I already have if it means getting in the air. Thank you all for your responses though!

Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Apr 29 at 2017 12:25 AM

PO1 Tony Holland — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:25:16 -0400

Sounds just like the infamous Catch 22

Response by SN Greg Wright made Apr 29 at 2017 1:20 AM

SN Greg Wright — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 01:20:46 -0400

I think SGM Erik Marquez can probably shed some light.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 2:05 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 14:05:38 -0400

You should still be able to put in the packet and theyll either tell you sucks and you recert, or youll fast track like AIT

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Apr 29 at 2017 2:10 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 14:10:16 -0400

CPL Private RallyPoint Member I just contacted one of the MEDEVAC commanders I used to work with. His response to your question is:
Is this person currently active duty? If yes, he can try contact a SFC Coughlin at Medical Evacuation Proponent Directorate at Fort Rucker. He should be able to find the contact info on web. Just google the organization. Hope that helps.

Response by SSG Darrell Peters made Apr 30 at 2017 12:50 AM

SSG Darrell Peters — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 00:50:06 -0400

Yes definitely. They are even Civilian equivalent schooling as well with a flight medic association that is a national organization. IF you had the civilian equivalent courses then it should be just a matter of paper work. Do a web search for Flight medic Associations and Training.