How to become a Navy corpsman
- Complete the Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) ...
- Fulfill the basic Navy enlistment requirements. ...
- Fulfill the basic Navy corpsman requirements. ...
- Complete boot camp. ...
- Complete Navy corpsman basic training. ...
- Complete your first tour of duty.
How long does it take to become a corpsman?
Hospital Corpsman class "A" school is approximately 19 weeks in duration, and the school is located in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The HM, HMDA, and HMDH ratings require a five-year enlistment obligation.
What is a corpsman equivalent to?
Corpsmen are more comparable to physician assistants. In addition to the emergency care medics provide, corpsmen have the authority to perform common medical duties such as physical examinations, prescribing medications and administering some treatments.
