One thing I forgot to mention was that I was 39 years old when I graduated IDC School and got orders to Coronado to serve with SWCCs. I lived my dream as " High speed, low drag, boots on the ground with my hair on fire for the remainder of my career. I just wanted to say that it's never too late to persue your dreams in the military.

@thankgodyourehere

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if Surface IDCs still go with SWCC or would that be SOIDCs?

Great video Nicky. Lots of good information. I'm hoping to go in as a nurse once I get my BSN and I really enjoy watching your videos about the medical side of the Navy! Good stuff man!

Super interesting video! Good luck, Nick!

Long time listener, first time caller. Fantastic video, and great advice as always!

Hey Nicky! Thanks for this video, a lot of good info/insight. I signed on as an HM, something I've wanted since I was 17. I head out to Boot Camp April 9. I'm 34 and am trying to get an idea of possible career paths, this helps. Keep up the great work.

I was a Submarine IDC, 8402, graduated in 1985. Served on several submarines before being picked up for the Navy's Physician Assistant Program in 1989. My job as as a Nuclear Submarine Medicine Technician as they called it then, was the hardest and most rewarding job I have ever had. I had the privilege of serving with some of the Navy's finest on those submarines. I retired in 1999, I can't believe 21 years have gone by so fast. I've been a PA 30 years now, but those days as an IDC and HMC(SS) were the best ever!

Good Luck! Thank You for your service!!!!

Great vid Nicky,I'll see you at your livestream tonight!

Seen you at the gym last night bro ! Crazy I didn’t think I would see you throughout my navy career !😭🙌🏾

Fantastic Summary of IDC School! I liked the part of surviving didactic and dedicating yourself to studying! Hooyah!

Great Video as always

Good God Man ! You're striking to be an IDC ? Hats off to you . I was in the US Navy from 1985 to 1995 . I was on a DDG nearly four years , two years shore duty , then nearly four years on a CG . Neither of my ships had a commissioned officer Doctor . Both had an IDC Chief Petty Officer Corpsman . Every Department on a smallboy has a commissioned officer as Department Officer . Operations , Engineering , Navigation/ Supply , Weapons , but the IDC Corpsman is like being the Medical Department Officer , but he's as an enlisted man . That's a lot of responsibility . You better be up to the job . When the Skipper calls a Department Head meeting in the Wardroom you'll be the sole enlisted man there . The carrier may be a helo flight away , but sometimes there's nowhere to send medical cases , you must treat them with what you have onboard . Good Luck !

Congratulations -sounds like a great jumpstart.

Liked the video! USAF IDMT. I was in 1984-2004, IDMT from 1991 on. Multiple deployments, South America, Central America, Korea and the Sandbox (Gulf War II).

Great video bro!

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

good to hear a fellow IDC likes the video man!

Randomly stumbled across this video but I’m so glad I did. I’m also an 8482 (L22A lol) but I’m currently putting my package together for IDC school. Glad I went to a ship though after leaving my first hospital, hopefully that’s prepared me! Any study materials or tips that you suggest prior to getting to the school house. Also congrats, you are definitely probably the first Pharm Tech I’ve come across that’s passed IDC school!!

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

Darius Woods yeah man not too many of us go to idc school to be honest. Not much can really prepare you other than doing sick call, knowing how to interview patients, physical exams, and knowing how to write the note. I also would learn how to write memorandums. If you want more I would suggest Instagram message so I can give you more guidance.

Good luck!

Hey Nicky, did you use TA to pay for your bachelor's? Or did you also have to use some of your gi bill?

Great info! I worked in the medical field for 20 years before enlisting (late bloomer, joined because serving was always a dream of mine) but when I came in, HM was over manned and unavailable. I am an OS2 currently, but I know HM is where I truly belong. That being said, when I worked in civilian healthcare, I specialized in cardiology/electrophysiology, I worked as the primary nurse for a top doctor in a concierge medical practice where I was responsible for handling administrative, clinical, and pharmaceutical needs of his patients. I worked as an instructor in anatomy and physiology, pharmacology etc. How can I convey this experience to the navy to achieve finally rerating into this field? The extra school would be awesome as it would augment my current knowledge.

@ChuukeseStink

4 жыл бұрын

Why didn't go in as an officer, assuming you have a degree? There are always billets for HM. Talk to your chain of command. And put a chit it in to cross-rate. We had 3rd and 2nd classes in my A school class so it's never too late. You're actually in a better position, cause ur already a 2nd class. It's very competitive to pick up as a Corpsman.

I'm enlisting as HM. Do you think Sub IDC would be better than Aircraft carrier IDC? As a long term investment I mean, I know the sub life means more sacrificed. I know IDC is years away, just curious. Lol

Hi! I just signed my contract to enlist in the Navy is as an HM-DA. My goal is to become an IDC down the line. With the slow advancement rate of HM, I worry that there might be a chance I get separated from the NAVY because I can’t make rank. 1. What are some tips you have for someone just joining the NAVY as an HM-DA to make rank? 2. How/When can I cross rate from HMDA to FMF. 3. How can I become an IDC while starting out as an HMDA?

Do you know to get certified for x ray tech, is an associates required to get the cert?

I’ve been a civilian EMT/Paramedic for about 5 years now. Corpsman, thus far, is my backup rate choice if I cannot get TS clearance for CTI. I do NOT have my National Registry cert anymore, just state license. I’ve worked 911 (inner city and rural), inter-facility transport, occupational health, and industrial medicine/safety. I’ve been a FTO (field training officer), I’ve worked independently providing first aid, and directing all emergency response for a large industrial site. I’ve managed drug and alcohol screenings, coordinated with providers in determining employee’s ability to work post-injury/illness. I’ve even had a brief stint on the marketing side of things. My question is - will my resume matter to the Navy whatsoever? Will I be able to enter in as a higher rank? Could I make rank faster?

@Nichi8404

4 жыл бұрын

No, no & no. Go be an officer.

If you’re an E4 with at least 3 years in the Navy and you have the necessary LORs and screenings done you can apply to IDC school. It’s an undermanned NEC.

@NICKYMGTV

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. However expect high amounts of scrutiny of your credibility and all that before your go.

Thanks for all the info so far! I'm leaving May 1st as HM. I've been looking at idc as a stepping stone to the ipap. Would you recommend idc, or just try for the ipap?

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

It really depends on what you want. This will give you a taste of PA life with the patient care if you are unsure. The major benefit is many of the classes per MSC-IPP instruction are waived when applying for a PA commissioning. If you could plan out early in your career you could get these classes done probably before you reach E-5.

@thelaxroxs

6 жыл бұрын

EDWIN CABRERA I got a 87

I’ll be shipping out for HM on may 22. I was just wondering if there are certain stations on land for this Rate. Do we all have to go on a ship? Or is there a chance we can be stationed on land.

@dustinmcclure4082

4 жыл бұрын

Bagzz you can go literally any duty station in the world. All branches will take a Corpsman.

I see this was posted 6 years ago. I am curious to see how your career progressed in the IDC community? I graduated from the last AHCS (Advanced Hospital Corps School), which then became SFIDC, in 1990. I made Chief, completed three successful independent tours. One of those I volunteered to take over for an IDC who was relieved for cause on a FFG, I walked into a virtual dumpster fire lol. But it was a very rewarding experience. I retired in 1998.

Do you get can certifications that allow you to work as a physician assistant or similar in the civilian world ?

Hey if your fmf surrified does that mean you’ll automatically work with marines

Great informative video hm1 retired

I understand that you will be skilled in many different facets of medical care that other medics would not normally be (Xray, overall preventive care, paperwork!, suturing, ACLS protocol etc.). My question lies in the simple fact that you will be required to detect, diagnose and treat certain conditions that may require giving the patient medication. Of course there are simple protocols and algorithms to follow for pain control and acute cardiac events, but how are other medications handled? You are by yourself as the ONLY medic with 300 people to care for, are you operating under the license of an M.D. and must contact them when dispensing medications such as ACE's or ARB's? How about titration, assisting patients on and off medications etc.? How far into invasive care are you permitted? One can be a champion at all sorts of administrative and other skills, but when you get down to it, you have a mangled body in front of you and he REQUIRES you to go to the wall for him, the nearest help is 500 miles and a helicopter ride away.

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

Actually an amazing question! So we always practice medicine under a supervising physician (We do have NPI numbers). There are certain things some providers will allow versus others, so really this can vary. As far as the medications you're talking about we cannot start a patient on those medications without speaking with a physician supervisor prior. With the exception of life threatening issues like hypertensive emergency etc. and situation dictating. The relationship you have with your provider is the main deciding factor as well and we do have written guidelines. Secondly patients that are onboard a ship are typically considered "Stable" on their dose and condition. Their other care providers write for medications which are out of our scope and are aware of deployments etc and manage their condition (we will follow-up as well with the patient). As far as medications we typically care about acute treatment for the most part. As far as invasive therapy such as incision and drainage, sutures or small procedures would be on the judgement of you and the physician supervisor. The last statement about nearest help 500 miles away is why I suggest to everyone NOT to lie at meps. If something happens medically that you didn't disclose and it becomes an issue in the middle of the ocean you could have issues with appropriate resources i.e. a labs, imagining, medications, specialist etc.

@peterpoertner9573

6 жыл бұрын

I rather suspected as much. As a practicing paramedic, I have some latitude in treatment, but again, there are protocols in place. I have a variety of 'tools' at my disposal, dealers choice to a degree as how I wish to use them. In the end it's about delivering a viable life to a surgeon or ER doc who can offer definitive care. You do deal with young healthy men who have quality IV access and have few if any chronic health issues. Best of luck to you in your career with the Navy, soak them for everything you can, you can be sure they are going to use you to the fullest extent! Again, thank you for sacrificing everything for my family's freedom!

In this video you haven't graduated yet from IDC yet but I know that you have since and became a 1st Class PO. When you actually started your practice as an IDC, do you think the school prepared you for the actual school? (Corpsman 1965-69)

So basically this isn’t a rate for someone who has a family? 😕 I’ve been in the medical field for 6 years and I wanna go in as a corpsman and eventually transition over to an IDC but I also have two small children.

During schooling are you able to take notes?

Do the military troops get tax income or not

Can enlisting as a certified paramedic have me enter than E-1?

What is the difference between SOCM and IDC???

Well Done Grasshopper,, Sail Safe, don't kill anyone..

I’m wondering if anxiety can hold you back from joining the navy. Such as anxiety attacks will those get you kicked out or disqualified?

@ericvanlaer884

6 жыл бұрын

EDWIN CABRERA they’re actually kind of rare for me to get they usually only happen if I see something that freaks me out. Such as graphic videos are there a lot of those in boot camp?

@ericvanlaer884

6 жыл бұрын

EDWIN CABRERA thanks man!

Mad respect for all IDC's there is no "push the pt to a higher echelon of care" you are the only care. Knew quite a few on MCRD PI, they had the swagger of a Chief that knew exactly what they had accomplished in life and dared someone to question their skill. Knew one 2nd class that was on his way to IDC "C" school he would run miles on the road while smoking cigs with barefoot shoes. Dude was just built different

What if I go enlisted right after high school and take college during active duty, Im thinking of maybe going green side but im not sure yet, I also want to know about being able to apply for scholarships and Im able to apply for multible navy scholarships such as using the gi bill for my first 4 years and applying for the HPSP scholarship later on, I know it sounds kind of confusing but could you shed some light on this, thanks

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

So yes you can use tuition assistance, and your G.I. bill while on active duty. HPSP is intended for people not in the military and wanting to come in and commission. You could also get out and apply for this as well if you wanted. However to go straight without any breaks you need to look at EDMPU-2 program where you do 2 years of pre-med, apply for med school/MCAT, and then you can go to medical school if that is your goal. Also if you do go green side you will likely have less time for school due to deployments and work-ups. I just wanted to give you a heads up so you understand that as well.

@thesarasiablack

6 жыл бұрын

NICKY MGTV where do I find this EDMPU-2 ?

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Are you equivalent to a PA or what would you have to drive to become a PA after years u get out?

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

We still have to go to PA school. I think there are 2-3 that recognize some of the training we go through. Like I said this is a very small population of corpsman with the highest training you can receive. The only next step would be officer in the form of nursing, PA, doctor etc.

@mitchmoeller1263

3 жыл бұрын

@@NICKYMGTV what about a paramedics license?

Just wanna say, thanks for a vid like this... a lot of “kids” going to or thinking of joining for HM look around online ANYWHERE to get info and this is great. Class 18025

Can you get promoted through this C-School? If i came in an HM2 can i leave as an HM1?

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

izzy Smith if you score a 91% or higher then yes you can.

@jizo619619

6 жыл бұрын

You have to make sure that you don't roll back in another class or you lose the CAP.

AF IDMT here. Great video with perfect explanation👍🏼👍🏼

@NICKYMGTV

3 жыл бұрын

Cool to see some air force love on this. I haven't seen much about yours guys side of the house.

Youre a pharmacy tech?

As an IDC do they prescribe drugs?

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, we can prescribe medications. The formulary in which we can prescribe is minimal though based on location and platform. i.e. cannot do narcotics unless in emergent cases.

You said this a new thing? What? Please when I joined in 1990 there were IDC’s . What’s funny is I did everything an IDC does as a deployable unit corpsman. Everything but be on a destroyer by myself. I was alone with my unit in isolated places a lot and alone. I saw patients on a daily basis by myself. So you dont have to be an IDC to do alot of these things.

Believe it or not...lol the Coast Guard has IDCs....they attend Navy IDC school.

@NICKYMGTV

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was there with them lol

@thegreatdogzilla5855

3 жыл бұрын

can you talk more about that.

IDC was a walk. Grunt Corpsman was a two year nightmare. Different eras, different training, different equipment, different results.

@richardgrant6567

3 жыл бұрын

Being a 'grunt' corpsman is and can be a challenge especially if the command disregards you, but do not be fooled, those Marines you are with have more respect for you than they will admit and when the chips are down they will lay down their lives to protect you while you treat them and their fellow marines. We are not given the respectful moniker "Doc' for laughs. It is a sign of respect to us even as just grunts but most deserved if you achieve IDC status for you are then the nearest thing to a doctor thanks to training that anyone can be, but Level entry jobs like being a grunt corpsman are always that way and you could say that by enduring a grunt that gives you more of an appreciation of when you achieve the ultimate goal of becoming arguably the top NEC in the HM field which is IDC HM-8425 and the training provides a foundation for so many other career moves like PA, Physician, Nurse or NP or any other specialty. And you can be proud knowing that you are part of a very select and small community with special clinical medical expertise above that of anyone else except the doctor or NP you work with. And regardless of era, equipment or politics, once an IDC that is a specialized training no one can take away from you and I wish you all the best shipmate.

Like SARCS 😉

What is the selective enlistment bonus for IDC?

@bagzz180

6 жыл бұрын

Peter Linares 5,000

Po3 now

IDCs will make Chief quick

@NICKYMGTV

5 жыл бұрын

I'm still waiting lol

@hmcpimpslap480

Жыл бұрын

I made chief on my second try as an IDC! HMC FMF/SCW Ret.