Employment Training
Other Ranks (Non Technical)
Basic Medical Assistant Training - 40 Weeks
Basic Medical Assistant Course - Medical School, HMAS CERBERUS.
This course is designed to train sailors in the provision of basic medical care for ADF personnel which covers the following subjects:
- psycho-social sciences, biological sciences, general nursing;
- anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology;
- assisting in minor and major surgical procedures;
- basic pre-hospital, outpatient and in patient care;
- health services administration (documentation, both medical and administrative); and
- health promotion of ADF personnel.
Consolidation
A consolidation period of 12 months post Basic Medical Assistant training is carried out in all RAN Health facilities both ashore and at sea.
Advanced Medical Assistant Training - 14 weeks
The Advanced Medical Assistant Course (AMAC) provides 14 weeks of theory and practical training in advanced emergency life support skills, enhanced medical procedures and includes clinical placements within both military and civilian clinical environments.