What is it like day to day

26 May, 2020 14:57

It’s very dependant on your role and which unit you are at

26 May, 2020 14:59

Are you able to do the AACC while with the Royal Medical Corps?

26 May, 2020 14:59

Depending on where you are posted depends on what you would do day to day it could be anything from treating casualties teaching others first aid

26 May, 2020 14:59

AACC?

26 May, 2020 15:00

The All Arms Commando Course

26 May, 2020 15:00

Of course it’s something that is open to all trades hence the name

26 May, 2020 15:01

Can i join the sbs?

26 May, 2020 15:01

How long does it take roughly to be completely qualified as a combat medic ?

26 May, 2020 15:02

The SBS is a special forces group so you would have to have a career in the military before you could apply but you can apply from any trade

26 May, 2020 15:03

What's life like in a warzone as a Combat medic

26 May, 2020 15:03

Training takes 22 weeks to complete this doesn't include holidays and provided that you pass all of the tests

26 May, 2020 15:04

What happens if you don't pass all the tests?

26 May, 2020 15:05

Cant answer as to being out on the battlefield but I can imagine it is pretty hectic as sometimes it can be dealing with casualties on a day to day basis

26 May, 2020 15:05

If you don't pass all of the tests the you'll get retested if you fail again then you'll be back squadded meaning that you will have to learn it again and have another opportunity to pass fail to many times the you may have to leave or transfer to a different unit

26 May, 2020 15:08

What does the role entail in general, as in what are your responsibilities? And whats your biggest piece of advice to someone wanting to become a combat medical technician?

26 May, 2020 15:09

Thank you

26 May, 2020 15:09

Https://apply.army.mod.uk/roles/army-medical-service/combat-medical-technician

26 May, 2020 15:10

Here you can find the key responsibilities

26 May, 2020 15:10

The role can vary massively depending on unit so I will tell you what the role would entail if you were attached to an infantry unit

26 May, 2020 15:10

Can Reserve CMT's be trained at any locations or are there only specific places where this can happen?

26 May, 2020 15:10

At an infantry unit the key responsibilities for a medic are to keep the soldiers healthy and ready for battle as it were, you also promote healthy living and conduct medical training, most mornings you will conduct sick parades to treat those that are sick or injured

26 May, 2020 15:12

The training will be done within your unit once you arrive

26 May, 2020 15:12

I am back at college trying to achieve my Maths grade, and I am currently working towards target, but if for some reason I don't get my Level 1, can i still join? Do they make exceptions? I still want to get my maths but wondering if I would be able to try again in the army, or would I have to go back to college again for it?

26 May, 2020 15:13

What units can you join? and do you get to choose(or do a top 3)?

26 May, 2020 15:13

If you do not achieve the grade in math then they will not accept you however when you join you will have the opportunity to learn and try it again from there you may be able to transfer to the RAMC

26 May, 2020 15:15

Eleanor there are many units within the RAMC but at the end of phase two training you choose your top 3

26 May, 2020 15:16

You are limited to units when you first join to medical regiments and field hospitals until you complete further training once that is done you are able to move more freely to a lot of other units although you get to choose your preferences you may not always get them

26 May, 2020 15:17

Okay thank you for the clarity. The transfer would not be guaranteed though, would it? Would i have to chose another role until then, or would i just train as a soldier until i get my grade?

26 May, 2020 15:19

Not always guaranteed a transfer depends on numbers and reasons for and you would have to train as something else until then this is why they ask you to choose 3 job roles when you apply for situations such as yourself

26 May, 2020 15:21

As a CTM do you get attached to units? How does it work?

26 May, 2020 15:22

If you achieve the grade during phase 1 it is possible to transfer in that time with good reason but it is not always guaranteed

26 May, 2020 15:22

You can be attached to different units however this is only possible after you become a class 1 medic until then you will have to stay at a medical regiment or field hospital to complete your training

26 May, 2020 15:23

Are the combat medics still recruiting?

26 May, 2020 15:24

As far as i am aware they still are as they are still in need of more medics

26 May, 2020 15:25

The army is always recruiting, your local army careers centre can advise which roles have waiting lists or are in high demand

26 May, 2020 15:25

As a combat medic could I use them skilles become a paramedic asa civil job

26 May, 2020 15:25

In essence yes

26 May, 2020 15:26

You can also follow the paramedic pathway within the army where you’re paramedical sciences degree will be funded by the army

26 May, 2020 15:26

For this you must be selected though

26 May, 2020 15:26

Yes if you gain your qualification as a paramedic in the army you can use it out on civi street

26 May, 2020 15:26

Just I have constantly been told by recruitment staff that there is a 2 year wait and to join the infantry

26 May, 2020 15:26

Thomas bare with me I’m just getting confirmation now

26 May, 2020 15:28

Thank you

26 May, 2020 15:30

If there is a waiting list you might not have to wait that long i was told 6 months for mine and i only had to wait 1

26 May, 2020 15:31

But youll get confirmation shortly

26 May, 2020 15:32

If I joined as a Combat Medical Technician , would there be a chance in the future to swap roles to become an Army Nurse or would I have to go through the process again ?

26 May, 2020 15:32

May take a minute to get a definitive answer as most of us are working from home, out of interest what regiment are the recruiters who’ve told you this

26 May, 2020 15:32

Would you be able to join as Infantry and then in 4 years reapply as a medic? Having the 4 years of infantry training should surely help with being a Army Combat technician?

26 May, 2020 15:34

I was told by the Coventry office

26 May, 2020 15:34

You are able to transfer to nursing however the longer and more experienced you are as a medic the more chance you would have however you would need to do your trade training again to become a qualified nurse however its all paid for by the army

26 May, 2020 15:34

Yes you can transfer at a later date, This will depend on UCAS points as we will be sending you to university.

26 May, 2020 15:35

Thomas I’ve just had it confirmed that the waiting list is a approximately year at the moment

26 May, 2020 15:35

Okay thank you.

26 May, 2020 15:36

What are sick parades?

26 May, 2020 15:36

You could transfer from the infantry however sometimes due to the infantry lack of numbers they may not let you go quite as easily however you will have good experience in combat but the roles are very different

26 May, 2020 15:36

Thank you

26 May, 2020 15:37

Sick parades are on every morning this allows people who are ill or injured to report sick at the start of the day to make sure they can work within their limitations or have to be off work for the whole day

26 May, 2020 15:38

Please follow the Army Medical Services on social media. The team answers questions everyday and there is someone from most of the CEGS, to answer specific questions.

26 May, 2020 15:40

What are CEGS?

26 May, 2020 15:46

Current engagement teams

26 May, 2020 15:46

Is there anything you would reccomend reading into to help for training

26 May, 2020 15:47

Anatomy and Physiology is a difficult one and a good place to start as you have to learn the foundations first

26 May, 2020 15:47

Career engagement groups , specific job roles within the AMS.

26 May, 2020 15:48

What is the day to day structure/routine like in training e.g. hours

26 May, 2020 15:50

Training is quite strict and usually consist of working between 8/830 till around 1600 / 1700 in that time there is usually an hour of PT then classroom work with practical scenarios and theory lessons unless on exercise but depends on what topics your leaning on you usually finish earleir on Fridays if you stay at a good standard

26 May, 2020 15:53

If you are good and keeping up with training you will finish earlier on days too

26 May, 2020 15:54

If I don’t have the qualifications to be a combat medical technician, is there still chance I can?

05 March, 2021 09:53

what A-levels do you recommend taking in order to become a CMT before UNI

06 April, 2021 07:38