Medical Support

Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical support give service members routine, preventive, and emergency health care. They are also in charge of the family of those who are in the Navy. They also help out in relief missions for example an earthquake or hurricane victims. They assist the Navy Physicians and Dentists during surgeries. They transport the sick and injured to safe quarters.

Salary: $29,000

Education:

You learn basic principles of patient care and first aid procedures. After completing your A-School you are enrolled into Navy medical treatment facilities. You are also given a tour of the sea or ashore.

Demand:

The demand for this medical career is actually about 75%. This career is very important because we need people taking care of our Navy. As more people enter the Navy we need more people taking care of them.

Reflection:

I find this medical career very interest, but I don’t think I will actually enter this career. Your life is at risk and even though you saving another's life I wouldn't like to get kill. I have never been interested in being part of the Navy or any other military. I know this career is important and I hope that other people do find it important.