I DO ALL I CAN FOR CASUALTIES
"I RECEIVED CONSTANT ENCOURAGEMENT FROM MORE QUALIFIED MEDICAL PERSONNEL"
Training For The Role
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle. Your initial training will be at either Pirbright or Winchester and last for 14 weeks.
Step 2
You’ll then learn how to be a Combat Medical Technician at the DSHT during trade training. This takes 22 weeks. When you finish, you’ll be a Class 2 Combat Medical Technician, with a level 3 Diploma and Care Certificate . Trade training includes theory and practical modules, as well as clinical placements in Defence Primary Healthcare medical centres.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m 30s
- MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Apprenticeship in Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support upon completion of the apprenticeship, awarded by C&G
Rank Progression
Pay and Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Training For The Role
Step 1
You will complete your initial training over 4 weekends at your Unit or a central location found across the UK. If it suits you better, you can condense this into a 1 week training course.
Step 2
You will then attend a 2 week long training course at an Army Training Centre, these are located across the UK.
Step 3
Once your basic soldiering training is complete, you will move on to do trade specific training with your Unit.
Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m 30s
- MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
On successful entry into the Army Medical Services Reserve you will be eligible to apply for consideration in CPD for Professional Qualifications commensurate to Role within with the Army Medical Services.
Pay and Benefits
You’ll get paid a day rate according to your rank,. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you’re entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.