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What is the role of Aerospace Medical Service Technicians (4NOX1)?

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Practice IAW the 4NOX1 Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) under the direction of a registered nurse or privileged provider.

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What training must Aerospace Medical Service Technicians complete?

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Both the in-residence technical training and clinical rotation (Phase I and II).

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What types of tasks do Aerospace Medical Service Technicians assist with?

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Patient care, education, documentation, medication reconciliation, and follow-ups.

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What administrative functions may Aerospace Medical Service Technicians perform?

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Record retrieval and front desk patient check-in.

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What nursing tasks are performed by Aerospace Medical Service Technicians?

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Various nursing tasks as needed.

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What is the role of an Aerospace Medical Service Technician in a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)?

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Acts as a member or team leader.

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What is a key responsibility of Aerospace Medical Service Technicians regarding health risks?

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Identifies potential health risks and provides preventative counseling.

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What type of assessments do Aerospace Medical Service Technicians perform?

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Paraprofessional portions of preventative health assessments and physical examinations.

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What documentation responsibilities do Aerospace Medical Service Technicians have?

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Observes, reports, and records observations in patient progress notes and team conferences.

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What is involved in postmortem care performed by Aerospace Medical Service Technicians?

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Care after death and preparation of patients for autopsy.

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In what situations do Aerospace Medical Service Technicians provide field medical care?

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Contingency operations and disasters.

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What life-saving procedures do Aerospace Medical Service Technicians perform in emergencies?

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Basic life support (BLS) and triage.

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Fill in the blank: In life-saving triage, a patient categorized as Black is considered _______.

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Deceased.

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What are the triage priority levels for patients?

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  • Red - Priority I Immediate
  • Yellow - Priority II Urgent
  • Green - Priority III Minor
  • Black - Priority 0 Deceased
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What is the CFETP?

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A comprehensive education and training document for the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS)

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What does the CFETP identify?

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Legal scope of practice, life-cycle education/training requirements, training support resources, and core task requirements

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Who is the CFETP relevant to?

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Aerospace Medical Technicians

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What defines the scope of practice for Aerospace Medical Technicians?

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The CFETP

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Fill in the blank: The CFETP outlines _______ requirements for the Air Force Medical Service.

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life-cycle education/training

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True or False: The CFETP includes information on training support resources.

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True

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What are the core components outlined in the CFETP?

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Scope of practice, education/training requirements, support resources, core task requirements

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What does Part I of the CFETP provide?

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Overall management of specialties

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What is included in Part II, Section A of the CFETP?

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Identifies Specialty Training Standards (STS) and includes duties, tasks, technical references to support training

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What does the STS describe?

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An Air Force specialty in terms of tasks and knowledge an Airman in that specialty may be expected to perform or to know on the job

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What are the mandatory knowledge requirements for Apprentice Level (4N031)?
Medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Emergency medical treatment, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification, Nursing skills (Basic and Advanced), Primary care management, Complete Phase I and II
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Why is medical terminology important?
Medical staff need a universal language to communicate with other medical staff
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How often does the EMT license expire?
Every 2 years
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How often does the Basic Life Support (BLS) certification expire?
Every 2 years
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What does the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification pertain to?
Certification for emergency medical technicians
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Fill in the blank: The required training includes _______ skills.
[Basic and Advanced] nursing
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True or False: Completion of Phase I and II is a requirement for Apprentice Level (4N031).
True
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What is required for upgrade to a 5 skill level?
Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4N031 ## Footnote AFSC stands for Air Force Specialty Code, which identifies specific job specialties.
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What CDCs must be completed for upgrade to a 5 skill level?
Completion of CDC's 4N051A and 4N051B ## Footnote CDC stands for Career Development Course.
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What must be completed in addition to CDCs for upgrade to a 5 skill level?
Completion of specialty training standard (STS) core tasks ## Footnote STS outlines the tasks needed to be proficient in a specialty.
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What certification is required for upgrade to a 5 skill level?
Current NREMT certification ## Footnote NREMT stands for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
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How are technicians considered for upgrade to a 5 skill level?
Considered as skilled technicians ## Footnote This implies a level of proficiency and experience in the field.
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What are Special Experience Identifiers (SEIs)?
Codes assigned to specialized areas that individuals must meet criteria to be selected for.
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Where can one find all requirements needed for each SEI?
The CFETP (Career Field Education and Training Plan).
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What is SEI 453?
Allergy and Immunization.
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What does SEI 453 involve?
* Manages immunotherapy care * Performs diagnostic tests * Prepares allergenic extracts * Performs emergency care for anaphylaxis * Administers vaccines * Provides patient education.
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What is anergy?
Absence of the normal immune response to a particular antigen or allergen.
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What is SEI 486?
Hemodialysis.
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What are key tasks of SEI 486?
* Prepares patients for dialysis * Performs patient evaluation * Accesses patient's vascular system.
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What is SEI 487?
Critical Care Technician.
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What does a Critical Care Technician do?
* Prepares patients for transfers * Assists with examinations and procedures.
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What is SEI 490?
Hyperbaric.
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What are the responsibilities associated with SEI 490?
* Prepares patients for hyperbaric dive * Performs wound care debridement * Functions as dive crewmember * Provides emergency care * Performs hyperbaric maintenance.
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What is SEI 494?
Aeromedical Evacuation.
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What are the tasks involved in SEI 494?
* Performs pre-flight and inflight patient care * Provides emergency care * Functions as aeromedical evacuation crewmember * Enplanes and deplanes patients * Operates specialized flight equipment.
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What is SEI 455?
Special Operations Command Medic.
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What are the duties of a Special Operations Command Medic?
* Provides initial combat trauma stabilization * Ongoing field trauma care * Casualty evacuation (CASEVAC).
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What is SEI 456?
National Registry Paramedic.
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What knowledge is essential for SEI 456?
Current USAF Emergency Medical Service (EMS) protocol.
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What are key responsibilities of a National Registry Paramedic?
* Manages airway, ventilation, and oxygenation * Assesses need for cardiovascular care * Identifies need for emergency medication * Initiates and maintains IV fluids.
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What does the AFSC stand for?
Air Force Specialty Code
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What identifies each AFSC shred?
The letter following the 4NOX1
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What is the role of a Neurology Technician (4NOX1B)?
Responsible for neurological patient examination, treatment, and diagnostic procedures
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What are the responsibilities of an Independent Duty Medical Technician (4NOX1C)?
Responsible for rendering medical, dental, and emergency treatment ## Footnote Includes understanding common disorders such as heart failure, hypertension, and asthma
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What key areas must an Independent Duty Medical Technician (4NOX1C) be proficient in?
Advanced cardiac and disease management, epidemiology, and entomology
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What duties does an Independent Duty Medical Technician (4NOX1C) perform?
Pharmacy, laboratory, bioenvironmental, immunizations, public health, medical logistics, and medical administration
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What is the main role of a Flight & Operational Medical Technician (FOMT) (4NOX1F)?
Provides, supervises, and manages patient care of beneficiaries including flying and special operational duty personnel
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What emergency role does a Flight & Operational Medical Technician (FOMT) (4NOX1F) serve?
Member of primary emergency medical response to in-flight emergencies and potential mass casualty scenarios
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What additional support does a Flight & Operational Medical Technician (FOMT) (4NOX1F) provide?
Augments search and rescue flying squadron
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What is a special duty?
A special duty is a specialized job under a controlled tour. It is available to all AFSCs to step out of their career field.
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What the requirements for a special duty?
Requirements are different with each position and tour length. However special duties are not available until after a military member completes their 5-level.
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What happens once the special duty is completed?
That member is reinstated back into their career field
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What are the special duties?
Military Training Instructor (MTI) Military Training Leader (MTL) Technical Training Instructor (TTI) Professional Military Education (PME) Instructor Recruiter First Sergeant
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What is the Military Health System?
The Military Health System (MHS) is an organization operated by Department of Defense (DoD)
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What does The Military Health System (MHS) provide?
It provides health care for all active duty members, retirees, dependents, and survivors
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What is the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS)?
The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) is the service specific component of the Air Force
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What is the AFMS Mission?
To enable medically fit forces, provide expeditionary medics, and improve the health of all we serve to meet our nation's needs
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What is the AFMS Vision?
Our supported population is the healthiest and highest performing segment of the U.S. by 2025
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How can we achieve our AFMS Mission and Vision?
To achieve our mission and vision, every Airman must be able to perform their duties, both in the Area of Responsibility (AOR) and home station, to the best of their physical, psychological, and emotional ability
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What are the four AFMS Goals that are specific to our job/ AFSC?
(1) Readiness (2) Better Care (3) Better Health (4) Best Value
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What are the MHS Quadruple Aim Goals?
1) Readiness medical (deployability) 2) Experience of Care (high quality care) 3) Population Health 4) Per Capita Cost (preventing waste and doing more with less)
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What is Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)?
PCMH is a team-based model that begins with a strong primary care foundation accompanied by quality and resource efficiency incentives
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What does the Clinic and Team Configuration consist of?
A Team of: a) 2 or more providers: Physician, Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP) b) Nurse c) 5 medical technicians d) 1 medical admin (4A) e) 2500 empaneled patients
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What are the different PCMH roles?
1) Health Care Provider 2) Nurse 3) Admin support 4) Aerospace Medical Service Technician
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What is the role of the Health Care Provider?
1) They are responsible for patient care coordination and oversight using the evidenced-based Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) 2) they address medical issues utilizing a team approach structure
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What is the role of the Nurse?
1)They serve as the care manager to meet the needs of the patient as determined by the patient's provider 2) They Supervise the nursing staff with their professional development, training, and competencies
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What is the role of the Admin Support?
1) Providing clinic activities such as front desk operations, scheduling appointments, telephone and records management 2) Verifies patient's identity in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and third party insurances
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What are the joint principles of PCMH?
Personal Physician Provider Team Management Whole Person Orientation Coordinated/Integrated Care Quality and Safety of Care Enhanced Access to Care
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What are the Basic PCMH Principles?
Continuity Provider Templates Control of Templates Satisfaction
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What is the purpose of Team Huddles?
1) It is Intended for problem-solving and updating the plan 2) It is used to re-establish the team's awareness of the situation, reinforcing plans in place, and assessing the need to adjust the plan 3) Used by healthcare team to discuss the needs of the members
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What are the types of Team Huddles?
Daily team huddles and Weekly Team Huddles
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What do Daily Team Huddles entail?
The person in charge ensures the following is discussed and documented: 1) Prioritize care 2) Develop plan for the day 3) Communication of all the team 4) Check team staffing issues or coverage required 5) Complete telephone consult 6) Address any Secure Web Messages 7) Ensure exam rooms are stocked
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What do Weekly Team Huddles entail?
Additional items to cover and they discuss planned staff absences and coverage
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What is the goal of Performance Management?
The goal is to ensure every patient outcome is managed to the maximum extent possible
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How is Performance Management measured?
It is measured by the patient outcomes compared to the overall performance of the corporation
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What are the ways to avoid conflict?
1) Do not become defensive 2) Do not become judgmental 3) Do not avoid the situation 4) Watch tone of voice and posture 5) Listen to what the patient has to say
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What are ways to resolve conflict?
1) Define the problem 2) Collect info about the problem 3) Identify possible solutions 4) Select the best solution 5) Carry out the solution 6) Evaluate the results
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What are the TRICARE Health Plans?
a. TRICARE Prime b. TRICARE Prime Remote c. TRICARE Standard and Extra d. TRICARE For Life e. TRICARE Reserve Select
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TRICARE Prime
1) Most affordable and comprehensive coverage 2) Most care received by the assigned Primary Care Manager (PCM) 3) No enrollment fee for active duty and dependents
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TRICARE Prime Remote
1) For members who live greater than a 50 mile radius outside a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) 2) Retirees are not eligible
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TRICARE Standard and Extra
1) Fee for service plan available to all non-active duty beneficiaries 2) Freedom to choose own providers 3) May pay for services upfront and file your own claims for reimbursement 4) Enrollment is not required
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TRICARE For Life
1) Offers secondary coverage to beneficiaries who have Medicare Parts A & B 2) Minimal out-of-pocket costs 3) No enrollment required
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TRICARE Reserve Select
1) For qualified National Guard and Reserve members 2) Pays a monthly premium 3) Enrollment is required

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