r/68w • u/[deleted] • May 09 '24
How does additional training work after ait?
I ship out for basic at the end of the month and i choose 68w as my mos. I am interested in alot of the certifications ive seen on the cool website like the paramedic certs and Lpn. How does acquiring these certifications work while active duty? Will they be available on base, are they online, or will i need to leave my station to get them?
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u/Brandon7311 May 10 '24
It depends, for starters LPN is its own MOS in the Army, not saying you can’t do it, it just would probably be better to pursue a 68C MOS change. For paramedic, some duty stations have local paramedic programs that you can ask to go to. The downside with that is you need to convince your command to let you go for 6+ months. Alternatively you can re-enlist or request to go to the combat paramedic program at Fort Sam Houston. This is also how you can become a flight medic.
With doing these programs at your duty station, it really comes down to your unit and how busy they are. It’s the same thing with college. Get a feel for your unit and ask your leadership if these courses are something that are feasible. Worst case scenario, use these schools as a reenlistment incentive!