What do 68Ws with basic EMT certification typically use their TA to study?

2019-04-05T09:35:34-04:00

I have a question as to what do typically 68W go for further education?
Can we go for some certifications ? If yes what do we have available?
What are the future prospects with DHA is this MOS going to be shutdown?
How are folks planning future related to 68W since its not a specialised MOS right.
Any college degrees people have been pursuing, i understand it differs from state to state.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2019 9:42 AM

2019-04-05T09:42:13-04:00

My wife studied to be a Nurse.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2019 10:13 AM

2019-04-05T10:13:08-04:00

Your MOS absolutely is not shutting down. I don't know why people think DHA has control over the branches of service, but as long as there is combat arms, there will be combat medics.
You study whatever interests you. It doesn't matter what stare you're in, as an active duty service member you get the in state tuition rate for any school.
You can get certifications, there are too many to list.
Just start your degree immediately. Take a year to get a feel for the different fields and to see if you even like medicine. Then decide from there.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2019 10:13 AM

2019-04-05T10:13:53-04:00

You can use it to go into any related field of your choice. Nursing, PA or other Allied Health such as surgical technology or rad tech.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2019 10:17 AM

2019-04-05T10:17:36-04:00

As far as the future of 68W it was recently published and briefed that the majority of 68W will be assigned to FORSCOM units...FORSCOM has requested over 15000 medical assets be realigned under them..they plan on added more CMEDs and AREA SUPPORT MEDICAL COMPANIES and others..by 2024 the goal is that only 250 68W will be assigned to MTF ( hospitals) total.

As far as certifications and school your 1st line should be able to adress schools

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2019 5:51 PM

2019-04-05T17:51:19-04:00

So your first step as always should be to focus on gen Ed's an associates in biologic studies should transfer easily to future medical endeavors. During that time you should be able to figure out if you want to advance in the medical field and be able to determine what route you should take

Response by SFC David Bentley made Apr 5 at 2019 9:05 PM

2019-04-05T21:05:34-04:00

One of the ways to gain visability & how the Army and individual manning is organized onhttps://fmsweb.fms.army.mil/unprotected/splash/ Understanding what slots, and what equipment is in each unit.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2019 1:48 PM

2019-04-07T13:48:14-04:00

have you looked into LPN schooling