Combat Medic (68W)

Master the life-saving skills of a Combat Medic (68W) while navigating the challenges of real-world Search & Rescue operations

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to National Guard Oregon. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at National Guard Oregon. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Welcome to the National Guard Oregon Job Simulation! In this simulation, you'll step into the role of a Combat Medic (68W) specializing in Search & Rescue (SAR). Your mission is to respond to real-world emergency scenarios. This experience will prepare you for roles in military medical support, emergency response, and disaster relief operations, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in military medical careers. No prior medical or military experience is required, as this program is designed to be accessible and engaging for all participants. Combat Medics with Search & Rescue training play a critical role in saving lives during disasters, military operations, and humanitarian missions, requiring them to navigate harsh environments, provide urgent care, and coordinate evacuations-often with limited time and resources.

Through this experience, you will gain expertise in:

Emergency Medical Response & Trauma Care: Assessing and stabilizing injured individuals in remote environments
Search & Rescue Coordination & Logistics: Planning and executing rescue operations effectively
Decision-Making Under Pressure: Handling crisis situations where timing and accuracy are critical
Team Communication & Resource Management: Coordinating with rescue teams and ensuring mission success

By completing this job simulation, you'll develop the skills and mindset necessary to excel in emergency medical and SAR roles, setting you on a path toward a rewarding career in military service, emergency medicine, and public safety.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at National Guard Oregon. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Decision Making Under Pressure

Emergency Management

Medical Assessment

Medical Preparedness

Operations Planning

Risk and Logistics Management

Team Communication

Introduction from National Guard Oregon

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

Triaging patients to assess injury severity and prioritize medical treatment.
Providing emergency care in high-risk environments, ensuring patient stabilization.
Assisting with extractions and coordinating safe and efficient medical evacuations.
Collaborating with SAR teams and first responders to execute mission objectives.

Your goal

Assess the situation and determine the best approach for medical intervention and extraction.
Coordinate with SAR teams to ensure effective communication and resource deployment.
Apply emergency medical procedures to stabilize the injured individual.
Document patient conditions and actions taken for mission reporting.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

Triaging patients to assess injury severity and prioritize medical treatment.
Providing emergency care in high-risk environments, ensuring patient stabilization.
Assisting with extractions and coordinating safe and efficient medical evacuations.
Collaborating with SAR teams and first responders to execute mission objectives.

Your goal

Assess the situation and determine the best approach for medical intervention and extraction.
Coordinate with SAR teams to ensure effective communication and resource deployment.
Apply emergency medical procedures to stabilize the injured individual.
Document patient conditions and actions taken for mission reporting.

Reviews

4.6

I really appreciated how realistic and decision-focused the simulation was. It felt like real world problem solving under pressure. I especially liked having to assess patient condition, make decisions, and adapt to environmental challenges while coordinating with a team. The SAR report at the end was also valuable because it showed how critical documentation is in emergency responses.

Student, Eastern Oklahoma State College

I liked the realness that was felt from the program. Being in a leadership role and leading a team was an eye opening experience. It's almost like an actual active situation involving a human being's life in the team's hands, getting him to safety and effectively extracted felt real and the urgency was felt.

Student, Passaic County Community College

What I really liked about the program was how real it felt. It gave me a chance to step into the shoes of a SAR team member and face the kinds of challenges they deal with every day—making quick decisions, working closely as a team, and handling tough medical situations. It was a hands-on, engaging experience that really helped me understand what the job is all about.

Student, Chandigarh University

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at National Guard Oregon. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Through this experience, you will gain expertise in:

Emergency Medical Response & Trauma Care: Assessing and stabilizing injured individuals in remote environments
Search & Rescue Coordination & Logistics: Planning and executing rescue operations effectively
Decision-Making Under Pressure: Handling crisis situations where timing and accuracy are critical
Team Communication & Resource Management: Coordinating with rescue teams and ensuring mission success

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at National Guard Oregon. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Decision Making Under Pressure

Emergency Management

Medical Assessment

Medical Preparedness

Operations Planning

Risk and Logistics Management

Team Communication