2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Hospital Corpsman Basic, Certificate

 

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

HCB 1101Introduction to Corpsman Fundamentals

1

HCB 1203Clinical Calculations

2

HCB 1302Patient Assessment

3

HCB 2206Corpsman Operations

2

HCB 2307Medical Emergencies

3

HCB 2404Anatomy and Physiology I

4

HCB 2405Anatomy and Physiology II

4

Total Credit Hours:19