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HOW DO I BECOME A TACTICAL MEDIC?
DO YOU GET PAID? DO YOU CARRY GUNS?
DO YOU HAVE TO BE A "COP"?
HOW MUCH DO YOU TRAIN? DO YOU LEARN ANY ADDITIONAL SKILLS AS A TACTICAL MEDIC? — Unknown
Currently, tactical medics only get paid for "full call-outs" or "code 100's". All search warrants and training are reimbursed with comp-time.
The role of the Odessa Tactical Medic is support - while they are trained to handle and render safe all of the team's weapons, none are armed
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No. In some organizations the cross training of police officers to medics and vise-versa is a requirement. OTM does not require it's medics to have had or obtain any law enforcement certification.
Tactical Medics must meet the same training requirements as the police officers. Tactical Medics train 10 hours a month with the SWAT Team in addition to any other training required by the department.
In addition to the required state skills, (The State of Texas currently teaches and test the National Registry curriculum) Tactical Medics also learn skills such as:
OTM is an organization established in support of the services provided by the City of Odessa. OTM operates as a seperate organization and any views, opinions, or actions of the OTM do not reflect the policies or practices of the City of Odessa or its officials.
