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68W - HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST
Emergency Medical Technicians
 
 

Welcome to the U.S. Army EMS Programs Management Division

About Us
U.S. Army EMS Programs Management Office supports all 68Ws and Army sponsored EMS training sites worldwide.

Mission
Serves as the Department of the Army`s Military Emergency Medical Service agency to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); provides central governance for the entire 68W EMT Combat Medic recertification and validation structure; responsible for the validation of training site codes, 68W continuing education and conducting QI/QA in conjunction with approved AMEDD 68W / EMT-B sanctioned recertification training programs; and serves as the AMEDD Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) program proponent office.

Vision
To be the foundation on which the Army`s Combat Medics can remain medically proficient and technically competent.

Responsibilities

  • Recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), as the State EMS office for the United States Army. These functions include:
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    68W AKO Website
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    U.S. Army EMS Training Portal

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    TC8-800 Slides & Lesson Plans (AKO Accessed) 

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    68W MODS Tracking System

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    68W Downloads
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    Medical Education Directorate (MODS)

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    - Liaison to the NREMT for all EMT related courses conducted at Army training sites.
    - Coordinates with individual 68Ws and the NREMT concerning certification and recertification issues of extensions and/or late registrations.
    - Responds to all NREMT testing issues on behalf of the Combat Medic Soldier.
    • Issuance of EMT site codes for Army EMS Training Sites to include those in use at the power projection platforms used for mobilization. Accreditation, quality assurance, and regulation of approved sites to include regular EMT training site visits.

    • Investigates allegations of misconduct against certified EMS personnel within its regulatory control to include Army GS EMT`s in the performance of duties.
    • Conducts background investigations in conjunction with Ft. Sam Houston`s JAG office. These are done for initial NREMT registrants and re-registrants with any questionable criminal histories include IET and permanent party soldiers.
    • The decision authority that grants personnel permission to take an NREMT exam, including those with a felony history.
    • Provides liaison and SME support for the Medical Simulation Training Centers supporting 68W`s and non-medical soldiers at 19 different installations across all three components of the Army.
    • Coordinates required program updates for MODS, 68W Module, and Program Manager. Manage the 68W Website.

    Contact Us
    (210) 221-0837
    | DSN: (210) 471-0837
    Fax: (210) 221-2704
    3061 Wilson Way, Bldg C1
    Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234



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