TC 8-800 — Medical Education And Demonstration Of Individual Competence
TC 8-800 governs medical readiness training and skills qualification for 68W Combat Medic Specialists, including demonstrated medical competence.
- Publication number: TC 8-800
- Title: MEDICAL EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCE
- Date: 12/15/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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TC 8-800 covers MOS qualification, NREMT recertification, TCCC readiness, training cycles, MODS and DTMS tracking, and Table VIII skills testing. It requires specified certifications, approved training, skills verification, documented training, and demonstrated proficiency in prescribed scenarios.
Applies to: Soldiers with military occupational specialty (MOS) 68W (Combat Medic Specialist) will demonstrate medical skills proficiency according to Army Regulation (AR) 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development and Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 7-0, Training.
Topics covered
- Combat Medic MOS qualification
- NREMT recertification
- Tactical combat casualty care certification
- 68W readiness requirements
- Cyclic training
- Table VIII skills qualification testing
- Medical Operational Data System
- Combat Medic orientation
Questions and answers
What happens if a Combat Medic does not meet MOS qualification requirements?
Failure to meet these requirements will result in adverse personnel actions including reclassification or separation. (paragraph 1-1)
How many hours of approved training are required for NREMT recertification?
72 hours of Army CMSD approved training according to the Army CMSD standard operating procedure (SOP). (paragraph 1-1)
What TCCC certification requirement applies to Combat Medics?
Combat Medics must obtain and maintain certification for the appropriate tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) skills recommended by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Director. (paragraph 1-3)
Which system is the Army's designated data source for TCCC certification records?
The Digital Training Management System (DTMS) is the service designated data source for the Army until otherwise directed. (paragraph 1-3)
What must a Combat Medic demonstrate during skills qualification testing?
The Combat Medic is required to successfully demonstrate proficiency of skills based on Table VIII scenarios. (paragraph 1-6)