Ft. Sam 91 Whiskey Combat Medic Medical Simulation Training Quantitative Integration Enhancement Program

Abstract

Abstract : The training of the combat field medic is a critical need of the United States Army. The 91W program at Fort Sam Houston, Army Medical Department (AMEDD), Department of Combat Medic Training (DCMT), trains over 7,000 Combat Field Medics per year. Increased training consolidation in the armed services has put increased demands on the training program at the DCMT at Fort Sam Houston (FSH). Efficiency and effectiveness of training are important goals that are continually undergoing evaluation by the leadership structure of the DCMT. To ensure a continuous quality improvement implementation strategy, the DCMT training center leadership requires feedback on the type of training needed by combat field medic trainees. They are also in need of information concerning how to revise the curriculum to continually meet a high state of readiness to support the Army's medical mission. Additionally, it is beneficial to understand how a soldier's previous experiences, as well as their participation in various continuing education activities, influence their performance on critical skills. There is a need for formalized assessment of combat field medic skills retention and investigation of the ideal method of retraining, taking into account previous experience.