m3m3m3m3

I am currently a medic for The U.S. Army, and deployed in Iraq. I am looking for information concerning additional training that would be necessary for working as a remote medic for the private sector. I am uncertain as to the exact requirements necessary to fill a remote medical position. Will any civilian Paramedical training be sufficient, or is there some school specifically designed for these positions. If these schools exist, which ones are better than others. Any assistance that I could get would be very helpful, and thoroughly appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

praetorian550

You are better placed than most. 18D is the military acceptable standard for most PMCs but operational experience combined with the sliding scale of NAEMT accepted quals should be a good entry level. If you can get on it find a CONTOMS type course or ISTM are good as are GLobal Operational Resources Group.
Hope that helps a bit.

Ram Man

M3 pm inbound brother,ram out.

m3m3m3m3

I guess I should have specified what type of medic, I was referring to 68w type, not 18d type. I am sorry ram, I am unsure what M3 pm inbound is. I am quite new to this, and just learning the terminology. Thanks for the information.

Edelweiss Tactical

m3m3m3m3, some of us Brits are not familiar with the US-Mil terminology regarding trade / grade classification, to me an 18d could mean a ladies breast size or a certain type of socket to adjust an alternator on a 67 ford mustang or something :-)

I recommend you speak with KevMed and another great friend of mine known here as RemoteMedic, both are extremely knowledgeable people with KevMed involved with the training side and RemoteMedic works in the Maritime Security sector
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praetorian550

Sorry for the use of US terminollogy I assumed- wrongly- that you would be more fluent than most. All the advice above is sound. I endorse the Kev the med contact but be aware hes slacking and on his holidays at the moment !!

m3m3m3m3

I am familiar with the U.S. terminology, my apologies, I was actually referring to the M4 pm inbound comment by ram. As far as 18d is concerned, that is the U.S. Army special forces medic. I am merely the 68w medic which has an Emt-Basic license, with additional training geared towards trauma, including: IV resuscitation, cricothyroidotomies, and needle decompressions. The 18d has a far more elaborate scope of practice and, I am assuming, infinitely greater knowledge concerning tactical situations. 68W school is 16 weeks while the 18d school is 52. Thank you for the information leads gentlemen.

M4MED

M3,
I agree with all of the comments above. A lot will certainly depend on who you want to work with, what medical role you are seeking and what your medical CV is like (i.e. do you have a portfolio of evidence showing you have consolidated your skills base).
There are options to work as a base medic or to go out on the ground with CP / Psd teams etc. depending on who you wish to work for, you may be required to undertake a formal CP / PSD course or merely some in house skills and drills familiarisation training.
Lots of different courses and quals out there but employment wise, a lot depends on your proven experience.
Stay safe
M4MED

m3m3m3m3

Thanks alot for all of the information. I have been researching companies, and determining requirements. I reallly don't have any knowledge of certification standards internationally, but were I to work for U.S. Companies I am not very far off from the bar. As far as experience is concerned, that is a work in progress. Thank you very much once again. Is there a major difference between U.S. companies and European companies? If anyone has any experience with both it would be helpful. Otherwise I will continue research, and toss a post about my findings on the U.S. side if anyone is interested.

neiljordan

M3,

Whilst the advice above is all good have a good look at :

Exmed - Global leaders of medical equipment supply, medical support and training.

They do specific MIRA 1 & 2 Cses and Remote medic as well as Offshore Medic Cses.

Neil