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- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USU) History
- Programs of Study
- College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS)
- Admission Process
- General Education
- Aerospace Medical Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Aerospace Physiology Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Advanced Tactical Provider, B.S.H.S
- Cardiovascular Technology, A.S.
- Emergency Medical Services, A.S.
- Education and Training Administration and Leadership, A.S.H.S.
- Global Community Health, B.S.H.S.
- Health Physics Technology, A.A.S.
- Histology Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Hospital Corpsman Basic
- Independent Duty Corpsman - Submarine, B.S.H.S
- Independent Duty Corpsman - Surface, B.S.H.S
- Medical Laboratory Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Neurodiagnostic Technologist, A.S.H.S.
- Nuclear Medicine, B.S.
- Nutrition Science
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.
- Ophthalmic Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Opticianry, A.S.H.S.
- Pharmacy Technology, A.A.S.
- Public Health Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Radiation Protection / Health Physics Technology, A.A.S.
- Radiologic Technologist, A.S.H.S.
- Respiratory Care, A.S.
- Urology Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Graduate School of Nursing (GSN)
- School of Medicine (SOM)
- Graduate Education Office (GEO)
- Postgraduate Dental College (PDC)
- Courses
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Independent Duty Corpsman - Submarine, B.S.H.S
Overview
This course is designed to instruct Hospital Corpsman (E5-E7) in Radiation Health, Submarine Medical Administration, Submarine Medical Training, and the management of a medical department and all associated tasks in accordance with Navy Medicine standards of care, performed under the indirect supervision of a medical officer on submarines.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
Communication - Oral
Communication - Written
| ENG 1301 | English Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Communication - Written
| ENG 1301 | English Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Science - Health Science
| HSCI 1300 | Health Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Science - Math
Quantitative Science - Natural Science
| SCI 1300 | Natural Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Science - Health Science
| HSCI 1300 | Health Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Science - Natural Science
| SCI 1300 | Natural Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Science - Math
Human Science - Humanities
Human Science - Social Science
| MILS 1301 | Military Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Human Science - Social/Human Science
Major Requirements:
Free Electives - Approved Coursework
Total Credit Hours: 120
Alternate Pathway Overview
These courses provide a "secondary pipeline" to the knowledge and skills for Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman’s (HM-L10A) and Deep-Sea Diving Independent Duty Corpsman's (HM-L28A) to perform clinical and administrative functions as the Medical Department Representative (MDR) aboard submarines independent of a Medical Officer. These courses provide a bridge enabling transition to Independent Duty Corpsman – Submarine (HM-L01A).
Alternate Pathway Courses
| SUBI 3203 | Submarine Atmosphere Controls | 2 |
| SUBI 3204 | Introduction to Water Sanitation and Planned Maintenance | 2 |
| SUBA 3205 | Introduction to Submarine Administration | 2 |
| SUBI 3301 | Introduction to Radiation Health Program | 3 |
| SUBI 3302 | Principles of Radiation Health | 3 |
| SUBA 3506 | Administrative Practicum I | 5 |
| SUBA 3507 | Administrative Practicum II | 5 |