AFI44-103 — The Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician Program

AFI44-103 governs training, utilization, and oversight of Independent Duty Medical Technicians in the Air Force.

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  • Publication number: AFI44-103
  • Title: THE AIR FORCE INDEPENDENT DUTY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
  • Date: 2018-08-30

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It covers IDMT responsibilities, training and education, certification, clinical services support, and dental services support. It requires compliance with HIPAA privacy rules, Privacy Act protections, and Air Force records procedures.

Applies to: It applies to all IDMTs, all personnel who support squadron medical elements, remote sites, all USAF Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs)/Host Medical Treatment Facilities (HMTFs), including RegAF, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Components.

Topics covered

  • Independent Duty Medical Technician training
  • IDMT certification
  • Sustainment training
  • Clinical services support
  • Dental services support
  • Medical treatment
  • Anaphylaxis treatment
  • Health promotion activities

Questions and answers

What do “shall,” “must,” “should,” “may,” and “will” mean in AFI44-103?

When used in the context of this instruction: “shall” and “must” denote mandatory actions or requirements, “should” denotes a recommended course of action, “may” denotes a course of action that is discretionary and “will” denotes a future mandatory action or event.

How must records created under AFI44-103 be handled?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located in the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS). (paragraph 5-5)

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