Clinicians and Healthcare Providers

Navy Medical Department GME

The Navy Medical Department GME offers a wide range of postgraduate training in a variety of medical specialties and views the process of professional development through GME as a progressive maturing sequence for individuals as both physicians and as naval officers. As part of the learning process, the majority of medical officers serve in an operational/utilization tour as a general medical officer, flight surgeon, or undersea medical officer following internship.

Medical Education Directorate

The Medical Education Directorate has oversight for the Army's medical education programs including the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship program (HPSP), Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) Medical Delay Program, Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP), First Year Graduate Medical Education (FYGME), Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), Graduate Medical Education (GME), Financial Assistance Program (FAP), Medical Corps Specialty Delay Program, and Continuing Medical Education. The Directorate is the central point of contact/representatives on medical education issues for DOD agencies and numerous national medical organizations.

Medical Education and Training Campus

The Medical Education and Training Campus is the primary training location for Army, Navy and Air Force enlisted medical trainees. The campus also provides advanced level training. With a mission of training the world's finest medics, corpsmen and techs, the Campus was established in 2010 as part of a Base Realignment and Closure Commission decision to co-locate all military enlisted training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The campus is projected to maintain an average daily student load of 7,000 students in 64 medical training programs.

College of Distance Education and Training

College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) provides a variety of Distance Education and Training opportunities for all Marines active, reserve, and retired, as well as government employees and family members. CDET’s online learning management system, MarineNet, provides both military and civilian education to all Marines wherever they are stationed, while our worldwide seminar program supports the Officer Professional Military Education (PME) Distance Education Programs (DEP). Programs are conducted through a network of satellite campuses, learning resource centers, and video teletraining (VTT) centers.

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USAF School of Aerospace Medicine

Find a list of courses offered at the School of Aerospace Medicine

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U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR)

USAISR's mission is to provide combat casualty care medical solutions and products for wounded warriors, from self-aid through definitive care across the full spectrum of military operations; provide state-of-the-art trauma, burn, and critical care to Department of Defense beneficiaries and civilians; and provide Burn Flight Teams.

• Burn Center Education Programs (Variety of formats)
  The USAISR Burn Center offers a number of training opportunities for providers, civilians and staff.

Navy Medicine Operational Training Center

Navy Medicine Manpower Personnel Training & Education Command (NMMPT&E) Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor CME credit hours for Navy Continuing Medical Education activities offered by Medical Treatment Facilities or other Navy commands. The CME Department at NMMPT&E, under the direction of the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), serves as the central administrator for the Navy-wide Continuing Medical Education Program. These CME activities encompass the entire spectrum of Navy Medicine and are offered locally at various Navy commands worldwide.

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U.S. Army Medical Center and School

Learn about the Academy of Health Sciences Fort Sam Houston, the "Home of Army Medicine" and "Home of the Combat Medic." The US Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S), Academy of Health Sciences (AHS) is the largest medical education and training campus in the world producing nearly 35,000 medical profession graduates every year.

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MedPix Virtual Grand Rounds Case Studies with Radiology

The purpose of the MedPix® Case Studies - Virtual Grand Rounds with Radiology - is to assist healthcare providers in improving patient care through differential diagnosis of both common and rarely seen diseases.

Uniformed Services University

The Uniformed Services University is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good.

• Center for Deployment Psychology (Online, In Person)
  The Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) trains military and civilian behavioral health professionals to provide high-quality, culturally-sensitive, evidence-based behavioral health services to military personnel, Veterans and their families.
• Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences & Public Health (In person)
  The Graduate Programs in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health in the USU School of Medicine are open to civilian and military applicants. The graduate programs are committed to excellence in the didactic and research training of masters and doctoral ...
• Graduate Medical Education (In person)
  The mission of the National Capital Consortium is to educate physicians, dentists, and other healthcare professionals who care for soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines of all ages and their families. The NCC will provide a scholarly environment and ...
• Graduate School of Nursing (In person)
  GSN has a Master of Science in Nursing program option for clinical nurse specialists, Doctor of Nursing Practice program with specialty tracks for nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists, and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science program.
• Molecules to Military Medicine (In person)
  Molecules to Military Medicine forms a tighter link between the basic and clinical sciences while still maintaining its military blueprint throughout all four years. Students also begin clerkships sooner under the new curriculum, and this exposure ...
• Postgraduate Dental College (In person)
  The Army, Navy, and Air Force Postgraduate Dental Schools form USU's Postgraduate Dental College. Under the leadership of the deans, department chairs, and program directors, instruction in Master of Science in Oral Biology degree granting ...
• F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (In person)
  The F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine offers students a place to learn the art and science of medicine and the attendant knowledge and skills required to serve our nation as a leader in military medicine or public health.
• The Summer Institute: Preparing for a Career in the Armed Forces (In Person)
  The Summer Institute is a five-day course held in June for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year doctoral students in clinical or counseling psychology who anticipate applying for a military internship in fall of 2020 or later. This intensive program will strengthen ...

HHS - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This page provides a list of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offered courses likely to be of interest to members of the Military Health System (MHS).

• ADES: Diabetes Agents (Online)
  Preventing Adverse Drug Events: Individualizing Glycemic Targets Using Health Literacy Strategies is an eLearning course that teaches health care providers how to reduce hypoglycemic adverse drug events (ADEs) in patients with diabetes.
• Partnering to Heal (Online)
  Partnering to Heal is a computer-based, video-simulation training program on infection control practices for clinicians, health professional students, and patient advocates. The training highlights effective communication about infection control ...
• Pathways to Safer Opioid Use (Online)
  Pathways to Safer Opioid Use is an immersive, interactive training tool that was designed using the opioid-related recommendations outlined in the National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention (ADE Action Plan). The training uses the ...

OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration

This page provides a list of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) offered courses likely to be of interest to members of the Military Health System (MHS).

OSHA Training

• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control for Healthcare Facilities (Web)
  This course covers the development and implementation of Exposure Control Plans (ECP) for healthcare facilities. Course topics include understanding the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, determining potential exposure and methods of control, ...
• Collateral Duty Course for Other Federal Agencies (Web)
  This course covers the OSH Act, Executive Order 12196, and the OSHA General Industry Standards. This course is intended for federal agency collateral duty safety and health personnel. With use of the OSHA General Industry Standards, special emphasis ...
• Evacuation and Emergency Planning (Web)
  This course covers OSHA requirements for emergency action and fire protection plans. Course topics include purpose and requirements of emergency action and fire prevention plans, elements of emergency evacuation plans, and features of design and ...
• Pandemic Influenza and Workplace Preparedness (Web)
  This course covers recognizing hazards and risks associated with a pandemic influenza event and developing strategies to assist a business, community, or family with realistic preparation for a pandemic event. Course topics include potential impact of ...

Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute

This tri-service organization, located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas offers both resident and non-resident joint medical readiness training courses as well as professional medical programs in: Trauma Care, Burn Care, Disaster Preparedness, Humanitarian Assistance and CBRNE.

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• Advanced Burn Life Support (Resident, Exportable)
  1-day course sponsored by the American Burn Association that focuses on the assessment and the management of burn patients during the first 24 hours post injury.
• Joint Senior Medical Leaders Course (Resident)
  Designed to enhance preparation of senior Medical, Dental, Medical Service, Biomedical Sciences, and Nurse Corps Officers from all services that have the potential to serve in a leadership role within a JTF/CTJF Surgeon's Office in a Joint or combined ...
• Public Health and Medical Services in Defense Support of Civil Authorities (PH MED DSCA) Course (Resident)
  PH MED DSCA is a 5-day interactive, Department of Defense (DoD) course focusing on inter-governmental and inter-agency response. The program increases attendee’s knowledge & skills through expert presentations, table-top exercises, and discussions ...
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (Resident, Exportable)
  2½-day course sponsored by the American College of Surgeons© that prepares physicians to identify and respond to life-threatening traumatic injuries.
• Combat Casualty Care Course (C4) (Resident)
  Basic 8-day continuing medical education program designed to enhance the operational medical readiness and pre-deployment trauma training skills of tri-service, medical officers.
• Emergency War Surgery Course (Resident)
  Establishes combat trauma training competencies and coordinates training to develop and sustain DoD trauma surgeons whether located in an operational environment, military MTF or at a Level I trauma treatment facility.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (Resident, Exportable)
  2 - 2 ½-day course sponsored by the American College of Surgeons and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. The PHTLS course increases participant's pre-hospital trauma management skills.
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course (Resident, Exportable)
  2-day course conducted by NAEMT. TC3 provides skills to assess and manage a combat casualty from point of injury to a higher level of care. The target audience is deploying medical personnel assigned to line units. The course offers 16 CEUs.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (Resident, Exportable)
  2½-day course sponsored by Emergency Nurses Association. The course enhances the nurse's ability to assess, rapidly and accurately, the patient’s responses to trauma.
• Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) Course (Resident, Exportable)
  An incident command system designed for hospitals and intended for use in both emergency and non-emergency situations. It provides hospitals of all sizes with tools needed to advance their emergency preparedness and response capability—both ...

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DoD - U.S. Department of Defense

This page provides a list of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) provided courses likely to be of interest to members of the Military Health System (MHS).

• Military Culture: Core Competencies for Health Care Professionals (Web)
  Increasing numbers of health care professionals with no prior military service history or experience working with military Service Members, Veterans, or their families are being called upon to deliver patient care to these rapidly growing populations. ...

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA offers a variety of professional training opportunities for clinicians and healthcare professionals.

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• National Center for PTSD (Variety of formats)
  The Dissemination and Training Division of the National Center for PTSD specializes in developing a variety of multimedia educational materials for clinicians including publications, manuals, videos and mobile apps. Research focuses on assessment, ...
• National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (Variety of formats)
  The Center conducts research, trains new scientists, and disseminates information to clinicians who assess and treat Veterans with hearing disabilities.
• VHA TRAIN (Web-based platform)
  VHA TRAIN is an external learning management system to provide valuable, Veteran-focused, accredited, continuing medical education at no cost to community health care providers.
• War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (In person)
  One of the Primary Goals of DC WRIISC is to provide educational training opportunities for clinicians in post-deployment health. We strive to meet this mission by offering fellowships, mentorships, and grand rounds. For more information on these ...