NMFDC Strengthens Medical Expeditionary Capabilities With New NEC

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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – The Naval Medical Forces Development Command (NMFDC) is enhancing the Navy’s expeditionary forces’ ability to provide critical en-route medical care by establishing a new Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) – Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.

250306-N-KC192-1003 SPRING LAKE, N.C. (Mar. 6, 2025) - Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Rebeccah Cisneros, an aerospace medical technician assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Guam, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kelly Jurkouich, a branch clinic assistant leading petty officer assigned to Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Mike, and Naval Medical Forces Atlantic Command Master Chief Lamar Bethel take a photo before a paramedic course graduation ceremony at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Mar. 6, 2025. The primary purpose of the 20-week military paramedic course at Fayetteville Technical Community College in Spring Lake, North Carolina is to expand the skills of service members, and increase survivability of those in harm’s way. Navy Medicine is enhancing Expeditionary Medical Unit (EXMED) capabilities by equipping Hospital Corpsmen with advanced trauma and pre-hospital care skills through an accelerated paramedic training program. This intensive five-month course ensures corpsmen are prepared to deliver life-sustaining care in austere environments, strengthening the Navy’s ability to support warfighters in operational settings worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

 

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