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Special Forces Medical Sergeants (18 Delta) recertification
J A Hasbargen1, T F Culclasure
1Department of Medicine, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO 80045.
Military Medicine
|January 1, 1994
Summary
A new recertification course for U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeants (18 Delta) is being developed to address skill decay. The course has shown success in training and has been well-received by leadership and students.
Area of Science:
- Military Medicine
- Medical Education
- Special Operations Medicine
Background:
- Special Forces Medical Sergeants (18 Delta) provide critical care in combat and civil settings.
- Skill degradation over time necessitates recertification for these vital medical professionals.
- Existing recertification options cover only 25% of required medical tasks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development and initial implementation of a novel recertification course for 18 Deltas.
- To address the gap in formal training for a significant portion of required medical skills.
- To evaluate the initial success and impact of the new training program.
Main Methods:
- Development of a new recertification course curriculum.
- Implementation of the course for existing 18 Deltas.
- Collection of student evaluations and leadership feedback.
Main Results:
- The course has successfully recertified 18 Deltas in multiple critical areas.
- Student evaluations have been overwhelmingly favorable.
- The program has gained support from Special Forces battalion leadership.
- Instructional staff gained enhanced combat perspective and improved inter-component integration.
Conclusions:
- The newly developed recertification course is a successful and needed initiative.
- The course effectively addresses skill maintenance for Special Forces Medical Sergeants.
- Positive reception and outcomes suggest a valuable addition to military medical training.
