1. Medical Assistant
A medical assistant role is a natural transition for your 68W skills. From assisting with minor procedures to recording patient histories and handling administrative tasks, these essential workers use specialized skills to support the healthcare team.
MedCerts’ 28-week Medical Assistant career pathway prepares you for certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) or a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
2. Patient Care Technician
Working directly with patients can be incredibly rewarding. Build on your experience by training as a patient care technician. In this position, you’ll monitor patients’ vitals, provide daily care, perform blood draws and support a variety of procedures.
The 24-week MedCerts Patient Care Technician program ends with certification as a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or Certified EKG Technician (CET).
3. Phlebotomy Technician
Among other core skills, your military service trained you in specimen collection and lab prep. This essential training can lead to fulfilling combat medic civilian jobs, such as phlebotomy technicians. Phlebotomy technicians work in various clinical and community health settings to collect blood and non-blood samples for medical evaluation.
MedCerts’ Phlebotomy Technician course runs 12 weeks and culminates in the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam.
4. EKG Technician
If you handled medical equipment as part of your combat medic work, consider becoming an EKG technician. In this role, you’ll use diagnostic tests and equipment such as Holter monitors, electrocardiograms and phonocardiograms to help patients with cardiovascular conditions monitor and improve their health.
The 12-week EKG Technician program from MedCerts leads to Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification.
5. Pharmacy Technician
Your medical knowledge and attention to detail provide a strong foundation for post-military life as a pharmacy technician. This healthcare professional prepares prescription medications, coordinates with patients and doctors, submits insurance claims and maintains well-organized, clean storage areas.
MedCerts’ 25-week Pharmacy Technician Professional pathway includes a six-week externship and prepares you for certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
6. Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
Step into administrative healthcare by stacking your 68W skills with medical billing and coding specialist training. In this high-stability career, you’ll assign procedure and diagnosis codes, submit insurance claims and work closely with both medical and insurance professionals.
MedCerts’ 14-week Medical Billing Specialist program ends with Certified Billing and Coding Specialist certification. For more advanced training, the 22-week Professional Coder pathway leads to certification as a Certified Professional Medical Coder (CPC-A) or Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P).
7. Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist
For 68Ws with surgical support and procedural experience, careers like sterile processing technician or surgical technologist are a natural fit. Sterile processing technicians clean, sterilize and store essential surgical equipment, while surgical technologists assemble supplies, prep operating rooms and assist during procedures.
MedCerts’ 14-week Sterile Processing Technician program prepares you for Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification, while the 18-week Surgical Technologist program leads to certification as a Tech in Surgery – Certified (NCCT TS-C).
Start Your Civilian Journey With MedCerts
As an Army Combat Medic transitioning to civilian life, you can use your military medical experience as a stepping stone to stable, in-demand healthcare careers.
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