what are all the c Schools?

[sailorsgirl777]

My husband is in A school right now and is doing really well so he wants to try and get a C school, I keep seeing there are like 19 different ones, does anyone know what all 19 are? He said something about Physical therapy, do you know where that C school is? Sorry I just have lots of questions about all of this and he isnt always able to anser all of my questions.

[8404]

sailorsgirl777 (http://www.corpsman.com/forum/member.php?u=1313)

I may be wrong, however, last I heard you cannot obtain a 'C' school right out of 'A' school.

This list may not be all inclusive, but lists advanced jobs that Hospital Corpsman can apply for:

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</td> <td width="93"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8401 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8401.htm)</td> <td>Search and Rescue Medical Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8402 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8402.htm)</td> <td>Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8403 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8403.htm)</td> <td>Fleet Marine Force Reconnaissance Independent Duty Corpsman</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8404 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8404.htm)</td> <td>Field Medical Service Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8406 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8406.htm)</td> <td>Aerospace Medical Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8407 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8407.htm)</td> <td>Radiation Health Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8408 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8408.htm)</td> <td>Cardiovascular Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8409 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8409.htm)</td> <td>Aerospace Physiology Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8416 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8416.htm)</td> <td>Nuclear Medicine Technician</td> <td>HM 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<td>HM-8445 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8445.htm)</td> <td>Ocular Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8446 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8446.htm)</td> <td>Otolaryngology Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8451 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8451.htm)</td> <td>Basic X-Ray Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8452 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8452.htm)</td> <td>Advanced X-Ray Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8454 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8454.htm)</td> <td>Electroneurodiagnostic Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8463 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8463.htm)</td> <td>Optician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8466 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8466.htm)</td> <td>Physical Therapy Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8467 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8467.htm)</td> <td>Occupational Therapy Assistant</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8472 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8472.htm)</td> <td>Biomedical Photography Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8478 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8478.htm)</td> <td>Advanced Biomedical Equipment Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8479 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8479.htm)</td> <td>Basic Biomedical Equipment Systems Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8482 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8482.htm)</td> <td>Pharmacy Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8483 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8483.htm)</td> <td>Surgical Technologist</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8485 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8485.htm)</td> <td>Psychiatry Technician</td> <td>HM 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(http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8493.htm)</td> <td>Medical Deep Sea Diving Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8494 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8494.htm)</td> <td>Deep Sea Diving Independent Duty Corpsman</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8495 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8495.htm)</td> <td>Dermatology Technician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8496 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8496.htm)</td> <td>Mortician</td> <td>HM (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navyjobs/navyjobs2/blhm.htm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>HM-8503 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blhm8503.htm)</td> <td>Histopathology Technician</td> <td>HM 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SOURCE: http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/navynec/blnec.htm

[krash87]

Well the way it was when I went through corps school just last year was if you cut above an 85 average you could request one of the C schools that were available. Physical therapy right out of A school? Probably not. His options will probably be surgical tech, pharmacy, lab, or maybe phsyc tech.

[Alaska dad]

Is the process A school then FMF training then C school if openings and qualify?

[DeeDee]

if i remember correctly it is "A" , "C" then FMTB (if the opening exists) then assignment to your unit

[Alaska dad]

I have one in A school now and he was told they all are going to FMF school after A school.

[sailorsgirl777]

yeah if he keeps things up he will definately have above an 85 percent, and he was told that the only way they will go FMF now is if it was in their original contract, but I have heard a couple of different things about that so i dont know, thanks for all the info though!

[8404]

All male Sailors who hold the NEC of Corpsman will be attending Field Medical Training Battalion, FMTB. This will give them the necessary training to go Fleet Marine Force, FMF but it does not guarantee that they will.

It is my opinion that it is highly probable they will eventually go FMF.

[krash87]

That's not always true, out of a class of about 45 we only had 5 people go to FMTB.

[Da-Chief]

KRASH,
I just spoke to someone there.. It all depends on the FY and where you fall in the year. Right now again.. All males are going.. Plain and simple.. Things change.. If you read what was put out by Citrus here:

http://www.corpsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19355

He "IS" at school now..

99.9 percent of Males are going to FMTB now.

But I would bet your last dollar.(Never bet mine) that in Aug, Sept time frame not so many will go then either.. Just depends on when you fall in the year..

They were doing Day and Night classes as well up till last week, bet they weren't doing that when you were there either.. .. But they started..

See Things change.

D/C

[krash87]

I understand that Chief, I'm just saying that what people hear isn't always true. It's just like you said, where are they in the FY, needs of the navy, and seats available. When I left for RTC they were saying the same thing, "all males are going," and they said the same thing all through corps school. But when orders came up, not many seats available. Also, just because the people in the class ahead of you had everyone go, doesn't mean it will happen to your class too.

V/R, HA Engel

[8404]

I'm just saying that what people hear isn't always true.

Exactly Krash;

That is why we try to dispel misinformation here, with a staff of veterans and active duty personnel who have many years of combined military experience! The gouge we put out here is true and valid as of that moment!

Nothing in the military is cast in concrete. Things change and are constantly evolving! Just because your class went one way does not mean others will be the same. We are at war, and the majority of Corpsman have and are going to be with the FMF Marines. Regardless of a 'C' school! This is purely because this war is more in likely going to escalate. Maybe not immediately, but it will. History has a nasty habit of repeating itself.

Of course, there are always special circumstances.

[MCDGexx]

yah FMTB depends on how busy the school is because of the summer "rush" when I graduated in November nobody was going to FMTB, now everybody is. I got orders to AVT school and now i'm going to FMTB after AVT school and then on to Hawaii with the 1st MAW

[8404]

MCDGexx (http://www.corpsman.com/forum/member.php?u=713)

Sounds like you received the best of everything the Navy has to offer!

Best wishes to you on your assignment as an AVT Doc, you'll do well.

[MCDGexx]

MCDGexx (http://www.corpsman.com/forum/member.php?u=713)

Sounds like you received the best of everything the Navy has to offer!

Best wishes to you on your assignment as an AVT Doc, you'll do well.

thnx :) I'm lookin forward to working with the MAW

[sailorsgirl777]

yeah you guys were right, im not sure if they all are going fmf but he said most of them are, hes going to a C school but even for that he has to go through fmss or whatever its called now training first. Thanks for all the help!

[Da-Chief]

We Aims to serve ma'am..
Thanks!
D/C

[Da-Chief]

Choppers!!!

[MCDGexx]

Choppers!!!

I get to work with the Hurricane Makers, i'm excited. Anybody know how much flying i'll get to do with em?:not:

[Doc_Stevens]

Back when I graduated A School in February 1977 (OMG, do I feel old), all males went to FMTB (Field Med School back then). But of course, that was on the tail end of Vietnam and the military was of a mindset that all corpsmen needed to go through it.

[crazycajun]

Doc Stevens,
You are right that use to be the mentality. Though currently most Chief's and above currently not serving with the FMF have had thier 8404 NEC pulled. They are working on revamping the 8404 NEC to get better numbers of personnel with the NEC serving in that capacity. They are looking to better prepare the Chief community with the skills they need as Battalion/Squadron Chief's within the FMF and probably have something taylored for the HM1's as well. Though, these are just plans in the works right now.

[justinsnavymom]

I've read on another site that A school is 14 wks. My son just classed up today (thurday). And has a graduation date May 2nd. Thats a little less then 14 wks. And I've read on here that they PT. They haven't PT'd since boot camp. Can someone give me some info on all of this ? I know the Navy owns him for at least the next 5 yrs. But I'm a mom and I just want to keep myself informed on what he'll be going through.

[8404]

justinsnavymom (http://www.corpsman.com/forum/member.php?u=1358)

One thing I have learned as a parent of a Corpsman and being former military myself, is that nothing is 'concrete' with the military. Change is constant.

The owner of this site (Da-Chief) is a former Chief instructor of the Naval Hospital Corps school located in Great Lakes, Illinois and is more qualified to answer this for you.

However, in the mean time, I'll attempt to share some information based on what little I do know.

"The curriculum has varied in length and composition over the years. Currently, the course is fourteen weeks in length and includes medical fundamentals, emergency medical procedures, nursing procedures, general military training and health promotion topics. Additionally, students have two weeks practical experience in "hands on" nursing care before graduation."

Source: http://aaonhc.org/page/thws/Corpsman_History.html

I know the Navy recognizes that physical fitness is a readiness issue best addressed by creating a culture that promotes healthy lifestyles and provides sailors the leadership, tools, and time to achieve and maintain fitness goals.

The Navy emphasizes that physical readiness is both a leadership and an individual
responsibility.

However there will be times, due to unforeseen circumstances/schedules, that a school or command may or may not exercise collectively. It then becomes an individual responsibility for which they are tested, I believe, twice a year, (Physical Readiness Test, PRT). The Navy encourages it's members to exercise three times per week.

Source: http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/C791DC96-4199-451D-8210-71338B42F7BB/0/NAV05180.txt

I hope this answers some of your questions and as always, I invite others more knowledgeable to chime in with any corrections or additional information.

The following is a link on the "History of the US Navy Hospital Corps":http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/medical/navy-hospital-corp-history.pdf

[Furios]

As for his graduation date being earlier than 14 weeks... I'm guessing he told you the graduation date on his orders... the graduation date on my orders was Jan 18th but I'm not graduating till Feb 8th, the curriculum is roughly 14 weeks long... and yes, it does keep changing. Its changed twice since i've been here, and I havn't even graduated yet. From what I understand the new curriculum is 10 weeks to take 13 tests, then 2 weeks of labs and 2 weeks of clincals. =~ 14 weeks.

[8404]

Excellent Furios, that helps explain the difference in course length.

[US LT]

Could someone please tell me where the "C" for 8482 Pharmacy is located. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Lee

[Furios]

Norfolk, VA.

[NavyChic]

The school is in Portsmouth VA, if you have any other questions about the school feel free to send me a message, I graduated from that school in Oct.

[8404]

Well there you have it US LT, straight from a Pharmacist Mate who attended that very school.

Thank you very much NavyChic, for chiming in. Do you know of a website for the school we can share?

[NavyChic]

Here is a link to a website i found, it has information on all the C schools offered in Portsmouth.

http://navmedmpte.med.navy.mil/nshs-ps/index.cfm

[8404]

Fantastic website loaded with information about different schools located there:

Pharmacy Technician School: (http://navmedmpte.med.navy.mil/nshs-ps/schools/pharm.cfm)
Course Length: 23 weeks.
Contact Hours: 445 Didactic, 291 Laboratory, 104 Clinical
Classes Per Year: 3
Class Capacity: 25 Students

Only 25 students per class! So, there is only ONE school for Pharmacy Technician?

[NavyChic]

That isn't true about 25 per class; we started with 34 and graduated with 26.

[8404]

NavyChic;

What would be a great idea, is for you to do a write up about Pharmacy school, what you experienced, information about what it was like, what future students can expect etc... for our corpsman.com newsletter.

I'm sure everyone would like to hear about it, I know I would. Should you decide to proceed, send the completed write up to DeeDee at editor@corpsman.com

Plus you can add any photos to the document to make it more interesting.

[Furios]

Portsmouth... Norfolk... My bad. I was close : p