Overview
The Hospital Corpsman Basic Program is designed and formulated to teach Navy enlisted personnel basic medical knowledge of pre-hospital, inpatient and outpatient medical care within the scope of the Navy Hospital Corpsman rate. Subjects include Basic Life Support (BLS), anatomy & physiology, pre-hospital care, emergency care, nursing care, shipboard medical care, and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). Outcome-based practice and safety techniques are emphasized throughout the program. The program comprises both didactic and practical instruction. Curriculum is delivered through lecture, demonstration, online materials, simulations, and laboratory practice. Both performance exercises and written examinations are used to assess accumulation and retention of knowledge and skills. Upon completion of the program graduates are provided with technical skills and knowledge required to achieve entry-level (HM-0000) Basic Hospital Corpsman competencies.
Certificate Requirements
Program Requirements