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Just a crazy idea I had, not really all that feasible. 

I'm just stirring the pot here but is it time to subdivide the Med Tech trade?  In the US army their 91W can get the M6 skill identifier which involves going through LPN training.  That way you could have a certain percentage of Med Techs with the nursing skills of an LPN to work in the BMS...

I have heard a rumor that the reserve Med A QL6A course is in the process of being revamped.  I have also heard that it will be more closely resembling the reg force QL5A course.  Has anyone heard what is happening with both of these courses and /or some details on length or content?

One of the changes in all this restructuring has been the introduction of MCSP training for medical staff.  I am familiar with the reserve MCSP ( not as much with the reg force version) and my question is how are units across the country delivering it and/or is there any changes on the horizon? ...

As a member with civilian qualifications, my opinion is that CFMG will never get anywhere near the number of civilian qualified personnel they are looking for.  Unless they get their act together and start getting better equipment and resources to get the job done, people will not stay around. ...

I remember hearing something about the makeup of the team.  Apparently needs one officer, minimum one female member and minimum 2 members qualified to BTLS-basic level.  The standard for the competition will be the BTLS protocols.

Combitubes are in the system in the pannier sets. Endotracheal intubation with visualization of the vocal cords is still the gold standard for definitive airway management. A combitube is a good backup and can be used by lesser trained personnel but it is definitely not superior. It does not...

I think one major problem in the reserves (speaking as someone who spent time in a combat arms unit) is that most units exist only as squadrons/coys. Therefore most units have only 1 or 2 medics, making training difficult if not impossible. If an entire UMS in a battalion was the norm, you...

Colin P. Are you using an AED to monitor vitals, if so I‘m guessing its the pulse rate. I would strongly caution you on this as it is not accurate and can rundown your AED battery so that when you need to defibrillate someone in Vfib/Vtach you don‘t have enough juice. Most AEDs that have an...

Brad My mistake, yes about 6 weeks of those days was for a course, the rest was class A

I have found good and bad points as well. Some of the good points are that we have money for continuing ed now. We have been running lots of CPR C recertifications, BTLS etc as well as training BTLS instructors for the unit. The MCSP modules are still in the teething stages however they could...

Nope unfortunately I don‘t have easy access to the DIN right now. I am particularly interested in the entitlements for a UMS beyond the usual pannier set. I‘ll try my chain of command on this issue again and see if I can get any assistance. Our medical equipment state is dismal and I‘m trying...

Sorry, I‘ll just try and get this thread a little more on track with my original question here. To answer armymedic‘s post above, how about UMS entitlement. Is there a link to the CMED entitlement for a UMS? I have looked but so far have come up empty.

I agree on the ACS. I have tried using it on stab and gunshot wounds in my civilian EMS job and it is really not that useful. I prefer something occlusive with plenty of 2" tape on the edges. Gun/duct tape is even better. You can never go wrong with good BLS. I try to drive that home to the...

Thought I would start a post on something that nobody ever really discusses. What medical equipment do you need/want to fulfill the medical mission. I am looking for new ideas to outfit my medical section platoon. If armymedic or any other experienced medical NCO‘s are out there let‘s get you...

I think it is interesting that the only US troops on the ground are Marines. From what I‘ve seen on CNN footage, the force looks pretty much like like infantry. It‘s certainly not a heavy mechanized force. They are supposed to be reinforced my elements of the 101st Airborne Division-more light...

I‘ve been looking at some sites on the net and I was wondering if anyone knows of any Canadian medics who have earned the US Army EFMB. Basically it‘s a 5 day series of tests including stretcher evac obstacles, EMT skills, 12 miles speed march, comms, survival skills, NBCD etc. As well you...