Reply #13: Soldier Medics have to obtain a EMT-Basic through the National Registry [View All]

[Nuclear Unicorn]

Converting that to a state EMT certification varies but where hubby and I live its just a matter of registering with the state.

They do get civilian training. Hubby had his Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification as well. And there is also "sick call" if I remember the term correctly. Lots of day-to-day medical stuff there from what I've been told. Although I would imagine in some municipalities a little combat training never hurts and from what I've heard there are plenty of vehicle and training accidents both in the military and things they happen upon when deployed. Not to mention civilian outreach where they go into an area and provide medical services for the locals. It was one part of his service hubby was VERY proud of.

This is one of the president's more insightful ideas. Hubby wouldn't do it because when he got out he wanted a break from it all but I imagine there are thousands of young people just like him with skills and experience that could translate quickly into helping our local neighborhoods and cities.