SURI 4402 Community Health and Medical information
This course is designed to teach students how to operate Theater Medical Information Program (TMIP) in the management of a medical department and all associated tasks in accordance with Navy Medicine standards of care. Topics include governing the disposition of remains, objectives of the Decedent Affairs Program, expenses and reimbursement allowances, and reporting requirements. Further focus is placed on the Quality Assurance Program, administrative documents maintained by the Senior Medical Department Representative (SMDR), and medical evacuations. Students are given simulated crew members and are placed with experienced preceptors who mentor students to become an independent SMDR.