PMED Training
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In order to become a PMed Tech, you first must be a Med Tech which is the "feeder trade" for PMed. Upon completion of initial training you'll start as a MCpl in the trade. I'm sure that PMed Moe will be along shortly and can discuss in detail the various stages of training. It's an interesting and varied trade that is not for everyone, but those that like it, like it a lot.
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As was previously mentioned, PMed Tech is a receiver trade from Med Tech so the current requirements to apply are: QL3 Med Tech with at least 36 months in at time of application plus grade 12 math/biology/chemistry and normally a letter of recommendation from a Snr PMed Tech.
Having no idea what your knowledge of the PMed trade is I will provide a very brief outline of the initial (QL5) training. Keep in mind that junior techs (QL5) focus on Public Health and that QL6A techs typically focus on Occupational Health matters. Also, the PMed trade is primarily concerned with population health as a general rule rather than individual patients as clinicians do. That's not to say that we don't deal with individual cases, just that our day to day tends to focus on the "bigger picture".
The QL5 is in Borden and normally run from about Sep - May (9 months) and is broken up into 3 modules which usually allows for a Christmas break and March break. Topics that would be covered include (but not limited to):
It would be hard to summarize 9 months worth of training into a couple of paragraphs but I think this brief outline should at least give you a basic idea of the course. The course is long and can be quite demanding, if you are interested I would suggest getting more info from your friendly neighborhood PMed tech and try to get some OJT as well.
Having no idea what your knowledge of the PMed trade is I will provide a very brief outline of the initial (QL5) training. Keep in mind that junior techs (QL5) focus on Public Health and that QL6A techs typically focus on Occupational Health matters. Also, the PMed trade is primarily concerned with population health as a general rule rather than individual patients as clinicians do. That's not to say that we don't deal with individual cases, just that our day to day tends to focus on the "bigger picture".
The QL5 is in Borden and normally run from about Sep - May (9 months) and is broken up into 3 modules which usually allows for a Christmas break and March break. Topics that would be covered include (but not limited to):
Military/PMed Admin
Pest Control
Communicable Diseases
Food Facility Inspections
Food manufacturing plant inspections
Food and Water Borne Illness
Noise survey/Hearing Conservation
Illumination Surveys
Heat Stress surveys
Field Hygiene
Disaster Assistance
Water/waste water
Intro to Occupational Health
It would be hard to summarize 9 months worth of training into a couple of paragraphs but I think this brief outline should at least give you a basic idea of the course. The course is long and can be quite demanding, if you are interested I would suggest getting more info from your friendly neighborhood PMed tech and try to get some OJT as well.
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A peek at the OP's profile reveals nothing, however, a look at past posts is interesting:
According to this post in April of 2008, the member was a CF Firefighter and posted (twice in 10 days) asking about Spec Pay for that trade: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/287/post-704541.html#msg704541
This year, the OP asked about the PMed trade in January: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/98870/post-1012445.html#msg1012445
Not sure why the new thread was started. ???
Edit to add: We did hear rumors from the Senior Tech Conference about the potential for recruiting from other trades, but no one knows how long it will be before that happens, if it ever does.
According to this post in April of 2008, the member was a CF Firefighter and posted (twice in 10 days) asking about Spec Pay for that trade: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/287/post-704541.html#msg704541
This year, the OP asked about the PMed trade in January: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/98870/post-1012445.html#msg1012445
Not sure why the new thread was started. ???
Edit to add: We did hear rumors from the Senior Tech Conference about the potential for recruiting from other trades, but no one knows how long it will be before that happens, if it ever does.
MedCorps
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Here is the current PMed Training. It should be noted that the QL6B PMed Training is about to undergo a revision.
QL5
Overview: The aim of the Preventative Medicine Technician Level 5A is to
prepare personnel to perform the duties required in the Canadian Forces
of a Junior Preventive Medicine Technician.
Objectives:
PO 001 Perform Preventive Medicine administration duties
EO 001.01 Operate personal computer using Microsoft Office software
EO 001.02 Prepare military correspondence
EO 001.03 Identify applicable policies, agreements and understandings
EO 001.04 Perform risk communications
EO 001.05 Manage medical budget
PO 002 Manage pests
EO 002.01 Implement pesticide safety
EO 002.02 Conduct structural pest control
EO 002.03 Conduct fumigation
EO 002.04 Conduct aircraft disinsection
EO 002.05 Manage industrial vegetation
EO 002.06 Manage mosquito/biting fly
PO 003 Perform animal euthanasia
EO 003.01 Conduct animal control and handling
EO 003.02 Perform animal euthanasia
PO 004 Control communicable disease
EO 004.01 Conduct epidemiological investigations
EO 004.02 Coordinate immunization parade
EO 004.03 Process medical reports and returns
EO 004.04 Recommend preventive measures
PO 005 Inspect Food for Human Consumption
EO 005.01 Conduct HACCP audit
EO 005.02 Perform ante/post mortem animal inspection
EO 005.03 Operate equipment
EO 005.04 Inspect food service facilities
EO 005.05 Inspect food manufacturing plant
EO 005.06 Conduct food borne investigation
EO 005.07 Advise on CBRN contamination/decontamination of food
PO 006 Implement hearing conservation programme
EO 006.01 Explain the effects of occupational vibration/noise
EO 006.02 Operate noise monitoring equipment
EO 006.03 Conduct noise survey
EO 006.04 Operate noise equipment
PO 007 Implement thermal stress programme
EO 007.01 Operate thermal stress equipment
EO 007.02 Monitor thermal stress
PO 008 Conduct illumination survey
EO 008.01 Operate light measuring equipment
EO 008.02 Conduct illumination surveys
PO 009 Conduct toxic substance investigations
EO 009.01 Investigate sources of toxic substances
EO 009.02 Promote occupational health preventive measures
PO 010 Inspect personnel facilities and services
EO 010.01 Inspect living accommodations
EO 010.02 Inspect personnel services facilities
EO 010.03 Conduct field sanitary appliance inspection
PO 011 Inspect water
EO 011.01 Inspect water Sources
EO 011.02 Inspect water distribution
EO 011.03 Conduct water testing
EO 011.04 Advise on water disinfection methods
EO 011.05 Inspect recreational water
PO 012 Inspect waste disposal methods and systems
EO 012.01 Inspect human waste disposal systems
EO 012.02 Inspect biomedical waste disposal
PO 013 Conduct PMed disaster/deployment response
EO 013.01 Report PMed disaster/deployment information
EO 013.02 Advise on preparatory measures for PMed disaster/deployment response
QL6A
Overview: The aim of the Preventative Medicine Technician Level 6A is to
prepare personnel who can perform the duties of a Preventative Medicine
Technician for the Canadian Forces (CF).
Objectives:
PO 001 Manage a Preventive Medicine Office
EO 001.01 Select Appropriate Occupational Health Legislation/Orders/Guidelines
EO 001.02 Manage PMed Programmes
EO 001.03 Manage Medical Intelligence Process
EO 001.04 Manage PMed Office Resources
EO 001.05 Manage Human Resources
PO 002 Operate Occupational Health Equipment
EO 002.01 Apply Principles and Theory of Evaluating Hazards in Relation to Occupational Health Equipment
EO 002.02 Utilize Occupational Health Equipment
PO 003 Conduct Occupational Health Inspections
EO 003.01 Apply the Principles and Theories of Industrial Hygiene
EO 003.02 Describe Health Hazards on the Human Body
EO 003.03 Describe Common Industrial Processes
EO 003.04 Apply Theories and Principles of Ventilation
EO 003.05 Determine Methods of Controlling Occupational Exposures
EO 003.06 Collect Occupational Health Risk Data
EO 003.07 Write an Occupational Health Inspection Report
PO 004 Conduct Occupational Health Surveys
EO 004.01 Apply Theories and Principles to Sampling
EO 004.02 Perform an Occupational Health Survey
EO 004.03 Perform An Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Survey
QL6B
The aim the Preventative Medicine Technician Level 6B is to graduate
personnel who can perform the duties of a senior Preventive Medicine
Technician.
PO 001 Manage Risk of Human Health
EO 001.01 Perform Risk Assessment
EO 001.02 Perform and Advise on Risk Commmunication
PO 002 Institute International Health Measures in Operational Environments
EO 002.01 Review Epidemiology
EO 002.02 Advise on Internal Health and Quarantine Measures
EO 002.03 Advise on Emerging Diseases
EO 002.04 Advise on International Epidemiology
PO 003 Audit Preventive Medicine Programs
EO 003.01 Introduction to Auditing
EO 003.02 Prepare for Audit
EO 003.03 Conduct Audit
EO 003.04 Conduct Post Audit Activities
PO 004 Manage Public Health Aspects of National and International Disaster Relief Efforts
EO 004.01 Describe the Public Health Response to Natural and Human-made Disasters
EO 004.02 Perform Initial Assessment of Public Health Requirements
EO 004.03 Develop Initial Response to a Relieve Effort
EO 004.04 Perform Surveillance of Relief Efforts Provided
I hope that is of some interest. They do some pretty neat stuff and need to not only be smart but self starters and good communicators.
Cheers,
MC
QL5
Overview: The aim of the Preventative Medicine Technician Level 5A is to
prepare personnel to perform the duties required in the Canadian Forces
of a Junior Preventive Medicine Technician.
Objectives:
PO 001 Perform Preventive Medicine administration duties
EO 001.01 Operate personal computer using Microsoft Office software
EO 001.02 Prepare military correspondence
EO 001.03 Identify applicable policies, agreements and understandings
EO 001.04 Perform risk communications
EO 001.05 Manage medical budget
PO 002 Manage pests
EO 002.01 Implement pesticide safety
EO 002.02 Conduct structural pest control
EO 002.03 Conduct fumigation
EO 002.04 Conduct aircraft disinsection
EO 002.05 Manage industrial vegetation
EO 002.06 Manage mosquito/biting fly
PO 003 Perform animal euthanasia
EO 003.01 Conduct animal control and handling
EO 003.02 Perform animal euthanasia
PO 004 Control communicable disease
EO 004.01 Conduct epidemiological investigations
EO 004.02 Coordinate immunization parade
EO 004.03 Process medical reports and returns
EO 004.04 Recommend preventive measures
PO 005 Inspect Food for Human Consumption
EO 005.01 Conduct HACCP audit
EO 005.02 Perform ante/post mortem animal inspection
EO 005.03 Operate equipment
EO 005.04 Inspect food service facilities
EO 005.05 Inspect food manufacturing plant
EO 005.06 Conduct food borne investigation
EO 005.07 Advise on CBRN contamination/decontamination of food
PO 006 Implement hearing conservation programme
EO 006.01 Explain the effects of occupational vibration/noise
EO 006.02 Operate noise monitoring equipment
EO 006.03 Conduct noise survey
EO 006.04 Operate noise equipment
PO 007 Implement thermal stress programme
EO 007.01 Operate thermal stress equipment
EO 007.02 Monitor thermal stress
PO 008 Conduct illumination survey
EO 008.01 Operate light measuring equipment
EO 008.02 Conduct illumination surveys
PO 009 Conduct toxic substance investigations
EO 009.01 Investigate sources of toxic substances
EO 009.02 Promote occupational health preventive measures
PO 010 Inspect personnel facilities and services
EO 010.01 Inspect living accommodations
EO 010.02 Inspect personnel services facilities
EO 010.03 Conduct field sanitary appliance inspection
PO 011 Inspect water
EO 011.01 Inspect water Sources
EO 011.02 Inspect water distribution
EO 011.03 Conduct water testing
EO 011.04 Advise on water disinfection methods
EO 011.05 Inspect recreational water
PO 012 Inspect waste disposal methods and systems
EO 012.01 Inspect human waste disposal systems
EO 012.02 Inspect biomedical waste disposal
PO 013 Conduct PMed disaster/deployment response
EO 013.01 Report PMed disaster/deployment information
EO 013.02 Advise on preparatory measures for PMed disaster/deployment response
QL6A
Overview: The aim of the Preventative Medicine Technician Level 6A is to
prepare personnel who can perform the duties of a Preventative Medicine
Technician for the Canadian Forces (CF).
Objectives:
PO 001 Manage a Preventive Medicine Office
EO 001.01 Select Appropriate Occupational Health Legislation/Orders/Guidelines
EO 001.02 Manage PMed Programmes
EO 001.03 Manage Medical Intelligence Process
EO 001.04 Manage PMed Office Resources
EO 001.05 Manage Human Resources
PO 002 Operate Occupational Health Equipment
EO 002.01 Apply Principles and Theory of Evaluating Hazards in Relation to Occupational Health Equipment
EO 002.02 Utilize Occupational Health Equipment
PO 003 Conduct Occupational Health Inspections
EO 003.01 Apply the Principles and Theories of Industrial Hygiene
EO 003.02 Describe Health Hazards on the Human Body
EO 003.03 Describe Common Industrial Processes
EO 003.04 Apply Theories and Principles of Ventilation
EO 003.05 Determine Methods of Controlling Occupational Exposures
EO 003.06 Collect Occupational Health Risk Data
EO 003.07 Write an Occupational Health Inspection Report
PO 004 Conduct Occupational Health Surveys
EO 004.01 Apply Theories and Principles to Sampling
EO 004.02 Perform an Occupational Health Survey
EO 004.03 Perform An Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Survey
QL6B
The aim the Preventative Medicine Technician Level 6B is to graduate
personnel who can perform the duties of a senior Preventive Medicine
Technician.
PO 001 Manage Risk of Human Health
EO 001.01 Perform Risk Assessment
EO 001.02 Perform and Advise on Risk Commmunication
PO 002 Institute International Health Measures in Operational Environments
EO 002.01 Review Epidemiology
EO 002.02 Advise on Internal Health and Quarantine Measures
EO 002.03 Advise on Emerging Diseases
EO 002.04 Advise on International Epidemiology
PO 003 Audit Preventive Medicine Programs
EO 003.01 Introduction to Auditing
EO 003.02 Prepare for Audit
EO 003.03 Conduct Audit
EO 003.04 Conduct Post Audit Activities
PO 004 Manage Public Health Aspects of National and International Disaster Relief Efforts
EO 004.01 Describe the Public Health Response to Natural and Human-made Disasters
EO 004.02 Perform Initial Assessment of Public Health Requirements
EO 004.03 Develop Initial Response to a Relieve Effort
EO 004.04 Perform Surveillance of Relief Efforts Provided
I hope that is of some interest. They do some pretty neat stuff and need to not only be smart but self starters and good communicators.
Cheers,
MC
