| Job Title : |
Health services officer |
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| Job Reference : |
uscg |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Medical & Emergency, Coast Guard, Officers |
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| Job Description |
The Coast Guard health services officer plays an active role in ensuring the health and well-being of personnel. This officer may work in a variety of disciplines, from pharmaceutical service to surgery. Duties may be required on shore or at sea.
Training
To become an officer in the Coast Guard, you must be a current student or graduate of a four-year college or university. You must also complete an extensive training officer course, which may vary in length depending upon your specialty. There are four main pathways to becoming a commissioned officer:
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Officer Candidate School
- Direct appointments
- Selected Reserve Direct Commission Program
An indirect path is through the Enlisted Commissioning Programs.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a Coast Guard health services officer should:
- Be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years old
- Have a four-year college degree and additional training necessary for the specialty
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit |
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