Independent Duty Medical Technician
You have a dedicated team of medical professionals to help you maintain your health. This team includes an Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT) also called a “Medic”. They will treat your illnesses/injuries or refer you for other medical treatment, if needed.
The IDMT’s mission is to meet your health care needs and get you back into training as quickly and safely as possible. Visiting the IDMT for medical reasons will NOT automatically get you recycled.
IDMT’s provide medical coverage for high risk BMT activities. This coverage is located on PT pads during running activities and PT evaluations. During PT IDMTs are there for EMT response only. IDMT’s are not there for sick call issues.
Report injuries that happen on the PT pad to an MTI and an IDMT. Prior to your first PT run in BMT, preexisting medical conditions need to be discussed for your safety. If you have a history of the following conditions you will need to discuss with your MTI and IDMT:
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
- Heart conditions
- Lung/respiratory conditions
- Recent surgery
- Retained hardware
Medical Aid Station
The Medical Aid Station (MAS) is also called “Sick Call” and will be your first stop to address medical illness or injury. All minor concerns, illness or injuries will be treated at the MAS or you will be referred for other medical treatment if needed.
You may receive over-the-counter medications. For minor musculoskeletal pain, you may receive Ibuprofen (Motrin and Advil).
Your Responsibilities
As wingmen, you are responsible for looking out for each other. Immediately report any illnesses or injuries to your Military Training Instructor (MTI) or IDMT. Problems that are reported early are easier to resolve and may prevent you from being recycled or save your life.
Some of the warning signs to look for when you are engaged in demanding physical activity are chest pains, shortness of breath and dizziness
Dispensary Location and Sick Call Hours
As a reminder, the location of your dispensary is (given during BMT) .
Sick call hours are from to . When treatment is outside the scope of responsibility for an IDMT, they will refer you to Reid Clinic or Dunn Dental Clinic or Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.
Routine medical care is not available on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If an emergency arises on these days, immediately inform your MTI or Charge of Quarter (CQ) so they can call 911. Your health care comes before training and you should seek medical care whenever it is needed.