2.2 Field Medic

Activity Requirements

Level 2

Prerequisites

• 2.1

Training Regime/Story Requirements

The trooper will write a single 2000 word story starting in the classroom with an instructor, and later graduating to a field simulation. During the practical examination the field medic-to-be will attempt to provide medical care for several injured squadmates, all while undergoing the extreme stress of a combat scenario.

“	Field training with a division is an indispensable ingredient of the medical officer's education, especially if he is in the regular service. They will be brutally tested and mentally tried because the weight of their squad mates life rests on their shoulders.	”
—SGM Kaygor

Skills Gained

• Trained in anatomy, physiology and first aid.
• Has a general understanding of medical terminology and is capable of carrying out first aid in an emergency situation until expert medical assistance is available.
• Trained in Army environmental health issues at unit level.
• Is able to take control of an emergency situation.
• Is trained in basic diagnostic techniques and able to report findings to medical services.
• Capable of advanced first aid and using advanced resuscitation techniques.
• Administers drugs by oral route, inhalations, plus intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous injection
• Sutures simple wounds
• Maintains, or supervises the maintenance of, and indents for medical equipment
• Deal with innoculations and has an awareness of local illnesses

Equipment Certifications

• Laser scalpel
• Surgical tools
• Suture kit
• Innoculation kit