4N0X1 - Aerospace Medical Service
4N0X1 - Aerospace Medical Service
4N0X1 Male
4N0X1 Female
Aerospace Medical Service Information
ASVAB REQUIREMENT:
General 50
STRENGTH REQUIREMENT:
40 lbs
AVERAGE INDOOR/OUTDOOR WORK CONDITIONS:
90% Indoor / 10% Outdoor
AVERAGE HOURS WORKED:
40-50
POSSIBILITY OF WORKING WEEKENDS:
Maybe
DEPLOYMENT TEMPO/RATE (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
Low
TECHNICAL TRAINING LENGTH:
98 Classroom Days
TECHNICAL SCHOOL LOCATION:
Ft Sam Houston, TX + Designated Medical Facility
KNOWN DUTY STATIONS AVAILABLE TO NEW AIRMEN:
(we’re working on getting this information)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE DEGREE:
Practical Nursing Technology
Airmen describing Aerospace Medical Service
Aerospace Medical Service in the Air Force is responsible for providing medical care and support to aircrews, as well as other personnel involved in aerospace operations. This includes performing pre-flight and post-flight medical evaluations, treating injuries and illnesses, and providing emergency medical care. They also provide advice and guidance on issues related to aerospace medicine such as altitude physiology, hypoxia, G-forces, and other environmental factors that can affect aircrew performance and health.
A typical day for an Aerospace Medical Service specialist may involve:
Performing pre-flight and post-flight medical evaluations on aircrews and other personnel
Providing medical treatment for injuries and illnesses
Administering emergency medical care in response to in-flight emergencies
Providing advice and guidance on issues related to aerospace medicine such as altitude physiology, hypoxia, G-forces, and other environmental factors
Collaborating with other medical personnel to ensure that aircrews and other personnel receive the best possible care
Participating in training, drills, and exercises to maintain and improve skills in aerospace medicine
Providing guidance and training to other Air Force personnel on aerospace medicine best practices and procedures
Participating in classified and unclassified meetings with other aerospace medicine team members and other agencies
Participating in military operations, including medical care and support to aircrews and other personnel.
It's important to note that depending on the specific role, a typical day may also include different responsibilities. Aerospace Medical Service specialists are responsible for providing medical care and support to aircrews and other personnel involved in aerospace operations. They perform pre-flight and post-flight medical evaluations, treat injuries and illnesses, and provide emergency medical care. They also provide advice and guidance on issues related to aerospace medicine such as altitude psychiatry, hypoxia, G-forces, and other environmental factors that can affect aircrew performance and health.
Aerospace Medical Service Specialists may work on the ground or in the air. In general, they're considered part of the nursing team, but their duties can be numerous and varied. The basic duties include managing patient records, taking vital signs, and managing patient care of a team member or leader from admission to discharge. This may include postoperative care, emergency life support, and even caring for dead or dying patients and their family members. Aerospace Medical Service Airmen also in lead training exercises for other personnel that include basic life support, periodic disaster training, fire drills, and evacuation procedures. Airmen with the AFSC 4N0X1 may also specialize as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) which holds a valued place in the nursing team. Other duties Aerospace Medical Service Airmen preform are aeromedical evacuation, allergy and immunization, neurology diagnostics, critical care, hyperbaric treatment, and hemodialysis.