Posted as SVC MEDIC at MED TRG INSTITUTE

[annhilator47]

as above... anyone has any info or is in this vocation? issit tough or shack vocation to be in? im pes c and have entirely no prior medical experience and i remember screwing up the first aid test in bmt so ive no idea y im posted to this vocation...

regarding nee soon camp(medical training institute), how do i get there and issit a nice place to be? i'll be staying in so good to know how the place is, the condition and accomadation there...

thanks all for viewing..

[ruzmidah]

Being a medic is one of the more useful vocations in army.
At least wat is taught / experienced during these 2 yrs are useful even outside of army.

that being said, should be slack lah.
service medic leh.
But be careful of senior medics, most of them are arseholes =p

[long2008]

hahaha

[farksy]

Medic !!!!!

[medallion]

Take 169 from outside northpoint, or 167 from Sembawang Bus Int.

Take to the bus stop which shows Nee Soon Driclad Centre. Walk into transit road.

U will see Nee Soon Camp (SMTI)

[Shrek]

svc medic ish slack. just a male nurse in the medical centre

[floppy]

yes. but still need to learn how to IV

[annhilator47]

yes. but still need to learn how to IV

yea tat sux... heard need to poke buddy and vice versa once a week with 'straw' sized needles if not cannot book out...

[orbvius]

Medic course? You got to endure the lousy food for lunch and dinner.
Accommodation is pretty good and your day will end like 6pm everyday.
You got quite a lot of things to study and remember and please try to pass your tests or you are likely to come back on Saturday to retake.
Expect morning run without breakfast every odd days starting from 2 or 3km increasing to 8km.

If I'm not wrong, 2WO Tan will be the course commander... which means its will be tougher on physical training.

But since you are a service medic, most likely you will get a 8-6 stay out at any of the medical centres.

[annhilator47]

Medic course? You got to endure the lousy food for lunch and dinner.
Accommodation is pretty good and your day will end like 6pm everyday.
You got quite a lot of things to study and remember and please try to pass your tests or you are likely to come back on Saturday to retake.
Expect morning run without breakfast every odd days starting from 2 or 3km increasing to 8km.

If I'm not wrong, 2WO Tan will be the course commander... which means its will be tougher on physical training.

But since you are a service medic, most likely you will get a 8-6 stay out at any of the medical centres.

hmm most service medics are pec c/e so do we still need to go through tough physical training administered by 2wo tan? and is the IV really as scary as it seems?

[orbvius]

hmm most service medics are pec c/e so do we still need to go through tough physical training administered by 2wo tan? and is the IV really as scary as it seems?

Depends on your pes status / excuse status (eg. excuse Lower limb don't need to run, do jumping jacks etc).
Usually service medics do not have to go through the one/two weeks of physical phrase but there are a few pes c combat medics around. Service medics got a higher chance to get into medical centre in my opinion.

IV really depends on individual. Some people are afraid to hit IV while some are afraid to get hit. Its pain but it isn't that painful once you get hit, although its messy/bloody.

[annhilator47]

Depends on your pes status / excuse status (eg. excuse Lower limb don't need to run, do jumping jacks etc).
Usually service medics do not have to go through the one/two weeks of physical phrase but there are a few pes c combat medics around. Service medics got a higher chance to get into medical centre in my opinion.

IV really depends on individual. Some people are afraid to hit IV while some are afraid to get hit. Its pain but it isn't that painful once you get hit, although its messy/bloody.

hi thanks for all your previous replies.. they have been hugely informative and helpful... btw regarding the rigorous phy activities, how bout pes c9(no excuses) personnel? back in our bmt coy we did not need to participate in straneous excercises like long range runs or endurance trainings so will we be doing that during the medic course?

also heard fr other forum dat 2wo tan's a no-nonsence fella who tends to be unreasonable and selfish in his quest for perfection so is he really dat of a monster? and is he still course comm for this batch? thanks again for answering my questions and cheers...

[Shrek]

part of the course need to poke your buddy. u better pray your veins are visible and your buddy eyesight good and steady hand

[firespark]

basic medic course damn slack one la...
IV not too bad also...

[Oinkypig]

I could not help notice your topic header.
You are posted there as a trainee? or as a permanent posting?

Anyway the course IMHO is quite easy. The only "worry" you have is doing the IV procedure. Everyone has a different preception when it comes to it. Some are totally BOBO and if you are his buddy that day, you can easily get "poked" as much as four times. Some totally seem to have the coolest face and get it done on the first try without pain to the buddy.

If you see blood and feel faint, this vocation is not for you.

For the majority of the training, the real serious ones are like IV setup, CPR where you really have to pass.

Once you complete the course and get a permanent posting, especially since a Service Medic is probably is likely to be in the medical centers, depending on which unit and senior medics, the IV becomes norm to you. Especially since you would be tested as part of unit training.

[farksy]

I could not help notice your topic header.
You are posted there as a trainee? or as a permanent posting?

Anyway the course IMHO is quite easy. The only "worry" you have is doing the IV procedure. Everyone has a different preception when it comes to it. Some are totally BOBO and if you are his buddy that day, you can easily get "poked" as much as four times. Some totally seem to have the coolest face and get it done on the first try without pain to the buddy.

If you see blood and feel faint, this vocation is not for you.

For the majority of the training, the real serious ones are like IV setup, CPR where you really have to pass.

Once you complete the course and get a permanent posting, especially since a Service Medic is probably is likely to be in the medical centers, depending on which unit and senior medics, the IV becomes norm to you. Especially since you would be tested as part of unit training.
If you see blood and feel faint, this vocation is not for you. ->

Lol The latter part should be changed.

If you see blood and feel faint, you should learn to deal with it quickly.

[MeDiC]

Medic !!!!!

simi dai ji???!?!

SEEK, SAVE, SERVE.....MEDIC!!!!

[MeDiC]

yea tat sux... heard need to poke buddy and vice versa once a week with 'straw' sized needles if not cannot book out...

GO HANTUM TAT PERSON WHO TOLD YOU STRAW SIZED NEEDLES...

[Oinkypig]

If you see blood and feel faint, this vocation is not for you. ->

Lol The latter part should be changed.

If you see blood and feel faint, you should learn to deal with it quickly.

:D

No joke, I once had a fellow medic who produced a medical cert stating he faced mental pressures being a medic and couldn't cope. Was posted out from Combat Medic vocation.

When I went for for the basic course, I witnessed a Red Beret (on the same course) who fainted after watching his buddy do a normal injection on himself.

[farksy]

:D

No joke, I once had a fellow medic who produced a medical cert stating he faced mental pressures being a medic and couldn't cope. Was posted out from Combat Medic vocation.

When I went for for the basic course, I witnessed a Red Beret (on the same course) who fainted after watching his buddy do a normal injection on himself.
Fwah. Serious stuff.

Well but to be honest if i'm one of them i'd think it would be the best time to face these problems. Sometimes cannot possibly run away from everything you fear.

[derekliu]

ya, been a medic is not easy. There is alot of responsibilty on u to ensure that u don screw things up.

Covering for AHM again for the 2nd year running!!!
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[orbvius]

ya, been a medic is not easy. There is alot of responsibilty on u to ensure that u don screw things up.

Covering for AHM again for the 2nd year running!!!
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Respect!
:thumb2:

[firespark]

11 weekends burn if you cover NDP!!

[Afigo]

ahha im a medic also but im in civil defence..... so basically i follow the ambulance to turn out for calls....like u call 995 and im like batman will be there shortly lol....but i think army medics will have attachment to my side for 2 daes i think...hahha shiok..if u kena station with a lot of chiobu paramedics den will make ur attachment worthwhile...

dun need to worry becoming army medic.... and scared of IV....no disrespect but if ur like me u see much worst....

[derekliu]

ahha im a medic also but im in civil defence..... so basically i follow the ambulance to turn out for calls....like u call 995 and im like batman will be there shortly lol....but i think army medics will have attachment to my side for 2 daes i think...hahha shiok..if u kena station with a lot of chiobu paramedics den will make ur attachment worthwhile...

dun need to worry becoming army medic.... and scared of IV....no disrespect but if ur like me u see much worst....

yup, is paramedics like u that we shld salute!!

Army medics are nth, cos there is alot of safety guidelines in the army.

[NavySeals]

lol... if u faint wen see blood..dun worry ...the sergeant can treat u cos he is a medic ma.. heard there ar no more local rank for specs.. they hav to undergo sispec course then come back for spec 2. wau.. this one i respect sia... seek save and serve + fight !!!

[MeDiC]

Still need to sing the Medics' Song when marching for booking out?:P

[annhilator47]

Still need to sing the Medics' Song when marching for booking out?:P

no lah... in fact have onli sang it like three times in e audit since course started... :eek:anyways you guys know wad svc medics do during combat phase?

[annhilator47]

GO HANTUM TAT PERSON WHO TOLD YOU STRAW SIZED NEEDLES...

haha just started using 16Gs(read hematoma)... tell you the catheter's really the size of the yakult straw, just shorter...

[derekliu]

no lah... in fact have onli sang it like three times in e audit since course started... :eek:anyways you guys know wad svc medics do during combat phase?

basically is do nth during combat phase. Ur combat fit frd built bcs carry rifle. U do nth over thr. Maybe juz go in help out with the stores only. But that is during my batch la. Now already how many batches le, its been 1 yr 3 mths since i POP from medic course

[orbvius]

lol... if u faint wen see blood..dun worry ...the sergeant can treat u cos he is a medic ma.. heard there ar no more local rank for specs.. they hav to undergo sispec course then come back for spec 2. wau.. this one i respect sia... seek save and serve + fight !!!

There are still local rank specs from what I last heard.

You know how to be local rank specs?
They got even more hands-on experience compared to a non-local rank specs, so why look down on them?

[jezzmatezz]

dun worry about not having any medical experience... neither did i. I did engg in poly, but i was posted to become a combat medic :S
ahahah.

[tickler]

I was also service medic.. but my best time is after post out go to HQ side. damn zuobo all my medic skills all forget liao in the remaining 1 1/2 yrs in HQ

[redpillbluepill]

Personally, I have a bobo partner and dang...he topo like 15mins just to get it right...
Some got it worst then me...the whole arm is blue black from fail attempts when the blood start spreading under the skin....
All medics should have needle scars from those 14 gauges "straws", well, at least I have a few myself.
Those tests aren't that hard to pass...the sgt are there to help out in those test....damn wayang...

I would say its a very interesting course to have and it not that bad other than lifting really heavy guys....and the IV thingy.

You will pretty much get use to the IV thingy after a while and not even think about it...

Goodluck and enjoy the course...very educational I must say.

[MeDiC]

basically is do nth during combat phase. Ur combat fit frd built bcs carry rifle. U do nth over thr. Maybe juz go in help out with the stores only. But that is during my batch la. Now already how many batches le, its been 1 yr 3 mths since i POP from medic course

It's been 9 years 9 months since I left SMM...:P

[MeDiC]

Personally, I have a bobo partner and dang...he topo like 15mins just to get it right...
Some got it worst then me...the whole arm is blue black from fail attempts when the blood start spreading under the skin....
All medics should have needle scars from those 14 gauges "straws", well, at least I have a few myself.
Those tests aren't that hard to pass...the sgt are there to help out in those test....damn wayang...

I would say its a very interesting course to have and it not that bad other than lifting really heavy guys....and the IV thingy.

You will pretty much get use to the IV thingy after a while and not even think about it...

Goodluck and enjoy the course...very educational I must say.

When I ORD, they were phasing out the "butterfly" IV catheter...now using wingless or butterfly?

[jezzmatezz]

I ORDed in 2002, that time our cathetar is the super thick one... which almost looked like a pen.
now during reservist, they are using the the butterfly sort... slightly smaller.

[redpillbluepill]

When I ORD, they were phasing out the "butterfly" IV catheter...now using wingless or butterfly?

Wah, I ord in 2004 so I'm not sure if they have already phased out the butterfly but in my medical center, they still have it so I'm probably not the best person to ask...

[annhilator47]

Wah, I ord in 2004 so I'm not sure if they have already phased out the butterfly but in my medical center, they still have it so I'm probably not the best person to ask...

im not sure abt the buttefly thingy but wad we are using now are 16 gauge needles, so perhaps they are less potent than the 14 gauge you guys used to have...

[derekliu]

dun worry about not having any medical experience... neither did i. I did engg in poly, but i was posted to become a combat medic :S
ahahah.

lol same as me i was doing mech engg back in Poly. U have colour defiency? There are alot of ppl with colour blindness became medics