Field Management of Chemical and Biological Casualties Course (FCBC)

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Funding: Unit Funded

CIN/CDP: B-6H-3001/652R

Purpose: Provides selected allied health science Medical Service Corps officers, Physician Assistants, and Hospital Corpsman familiarization with the principles, management, and treatment of acute chemical/biological warfare injuries in the operational environment. This course is similar to MCBC, but less clinically intensive.

Scope: Instructs an in-depth orientation of the symptoms and treatment of field chemical agent poisoning. The participants are brought up to date on the treatments for chemical warfare agents of the United States and foreign governments. Presentations are in a lecture format with practical exercises in resuscitation of a field chemical casualty.

Length: 05 days. Classes/yr: 05.

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

NOTE: Gas Mask inserts (if needed) are required for class attendance!

How to apply:

Active Duty: Send pdf of the signed nomination letter via email to the NMOTC Operational Medicine Short Course Coordinator at: usn.pensacola.navmedoptracmdpns.list.nmotc-orcoord@health.mil.

For more information about FCBC and/or nomination procedures, please contact the Operational Short Course Coordinator at NMOTC.