Name
#73 Establishing a Career-Long Learning and Development Roadmap for Navy Corpsmen: A Quality Improvement Project within III Marine Expeditionary Force
Content Presented On Behalf Of:
Navy
Session Type
Poster
Date
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Start Time
5:00 PM
End Time
7:00 PM
Location
Prince Georges Expo Hall E
Focus Areas/Topics
Policy/Management/Administrative, Trending/Hot Topics or Other not listed
Learning Outcomes
1) Outline a rank-linked roadmap for Corpsman professional growth from E1 through E7+.

2) Differentiate between pre-assignment and during-assignment training requirements that prepare Corpsmen for operational medical roles.

3) Recognize how a structured LaDR integrates with a unique Personal Qualification Standard to create a longitudinal training and verification pathway.

4) Discuss the role of mentorship and progressive responsibility in building sustainable Corpsman medical capability.
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Description
Background: Navy Hospital Corpsmen progress from junior enlisted to senior enlisted leaders, but they lack a structured framework that links training, clinical competence, and career milestones. This creates variability in skill sustainment and unclear expectations for progression toward independent practice. Following a survey of the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF), we developed a Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) that aligns with the Corpsman Personal Qualification Standard (PQS), ensuring longitudinal training and verification of competencies across career stages. Methods: Survey domains included competence by rank, procedural skills, additional training before and during assignment, and the importance of non-medical duties. Likert-scale responses were stratified by pay grade (E1–E7) to define progressive training gates. Pre-deployment and in-theater training needs were identified to guide roadmap milestones. Ethical review confirmed the project was not Human Subjects Research. Results: A total of 206 respondents provided input (38 medical supervisors, 110 Corpsmen, 52 Marines). * Competence by rank: E1–E3 required significant assistance, E4–E5 achieved supervised competence, and E6–E7 were expected to practice with minimal or no assistance. * Training prior to assignment: High priority was given to ATLS, Hospital Corpsman Trauma Training (HMTT), and clinical shifts in emergency and intensive care units. * Training during assignment: Respondents endorsed low-titer fresh whole blood, expectant casualty care, and ATLS refreshers as ongoing sustainment. * Career progression framework: * E1–E3 (Foundation): Observe and assist in basic care. * E4 (Apprentice): Gain supervised procedural skills and basic checklists. * E5 (Journeyman): Achieve independent practice in core sick-call conditions and limited prescribing. * E6 (Senior): Perform advanced procedures with minimal assistance, manage prolonged casualty care, and hold expanded medication authority. * E7+ (Mentor/Trainer): Independent across domains, responsible for mentoring and verifying junior Corpsmen. Conclusions: This LaDR provides a career-long, rank-linked framework for Corpsmen, integrating training, sustainment, and competency verification throughout their careers. By clearly defining milestones from entry-level to senior leadership, the LaDR ensures that Corpsmen develop progressively toward independent practice, while reinforcing mentorship and accountability across the force. Implementation of this roadmap will enhance clinical readiness and ensure the sustainability of medical capabilities within Marine units.