Comparison of the Scope of Practice of the Army Combat Medic Specialist and Civilian National EMS Certification Levels.

Introduction: The transition of Army Combat Medic Specialists (Military Occupational Specialty Code: 68W) from military to civilian emergency medical services (EMS) is challenging, and the pathway is not clearly defined. Our objective was to evaluate the current military requirements for 68W and how they compare to the 2019 EMS National Scope of Practice Model (SoPM) for the civilian emergency medical technician (EMT) and advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT).

Methods: This was a cross-sectional evaluation of the 68W skill floor as defined by the Soldier's Manual and Trainer's Guide Healthcare Specialist and Medical Education and Demonstration of Individual Competence in comparison to the 2019 SoPM, which categorizes EMS tasks into seven skill categories.

Expert Consensus Panel Recommendations for Selection of the Optimal Supraglottic Airway Device for Inclusion to the Medic's Aid Bag.

Introduction: Airway obstruction is the second leading cause of potentially survivable death on the battlefield. The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) has evolving recommendations for the optimal supraglottic airway (SGA) device for inclusion to the medics' aid bag.

Methods: We convened an expert consensus panel consisting of a mix of 8 prehospital specialists, emergency medicine experts, and experienced combat medics, with the intent to offer recommendations for optimal SGA selection.

Thinking About Thinking About Leadership: Metacognitive Ability and Leader Developmental Readiness.

This chapter describes the role of metacognitive ability in leadership development while providing practical ideas and tools for the development of metacognitive abilities for current and future leaders.