Medical Education and Training Campus News

METC AMSA instructor aids car crash victims

Pentagon News — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:37:06 GMT

Tech. Sgt. Jessica Lazaro, an instructor in the Air Force Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, was assisting a victim of a car accident Oct. 17 when a second accident occurred right in front of her. She continued to help all victims until emergency medical personnel arrived.

59th MDW: Alamo Spark Cell drives innovation throughout the Air Force

Airman 1st Class Melody Bordeaux — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:12:00 GMT

Throughout the Air Force, teams referred to as Spark Cells serve as a hub for innovation. The 59th

Radiologic Technologist Program Celebrates RAD Week

Lisa Braun, Medical Education and Training Campus Public Affairs — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:31:29 GMT

The Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) Radiologic Technologist program kicked off National Radiologic Technology Week November 8th.

First Army combat medics to receive advanced training graduate

David DeKunder — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:20:00 GMT

In August, 275 students attending the Army Combat Medic Specialist Training Program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston were the first graduates to receive 18 hours of training in Prolonged Casualty Care, which provided the new combat medics with skills to treat complex casualties over a prolonged period of time.

METC development program caters to student success

London Prince — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:45:00 GMT

The Faculty Student and Staff Development program, or FSSD, is a service tailored to the development of student success for Medical Education and Training Campus trainees who are struggling with their academics.

59th MDW: Medical Education and Training Campus trains biomedical technicians

Airman Joshua Rosario — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT

The Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is home to the Biomedical Equipment Technician program that meets the unique mission of training, mentoring, professionally developing and qualifying the most proficient Air Force, Army and Navy biomedical equipment technicians.

METC Partnership Provides Pathway for Active Duty, Veterans

Terry J. Goodman, MHS Communications — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:24:06 GMT

The Medical Education and Training Campus offers degree pathway programs that provide Service members and veterans with maximum credit for the training they receive at METC and experience they gain while serving; saving them significant time and money toward a college degree.

METC reopens graduations to guests

Lisa Braun, Medical Education and Training Campus Public Affairs — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:11:53 GMT

For the first time since the start of the coronavirus 2019 pandemic, the Medical Education and Training Campus is re-opening graduations and class closings to limited guests.

Innovation working group strives to enhance METC training

Lisa Braun, Medical Education and Training Campus Public Affairs — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:01:00 GMT

The Alamo Sparks Innovation Working Group Cell operates four main lines of effort to progress curriculum and instructional delivery that will allow METC students and other trainees to gain exposure to a variety of technological aids that augment the learning environment.

METC trains behavioral health students in full range of mental health support

Lisa Braun — Tue, 04 May 2021 16:30:00 GMT

Mental Health Awareness Month brings into focus awareness of and support for mental illness. Military mental health professionals provide a critical role in behavioral health care for service members and beneficiaries. The first provider a patient may see when seeking help is the behavioral health technician, or BHT.

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week at the Medical Education and Training Campus, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas

Maj. Melissa Baltazar, METC Medical Laboratory Technician Program — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:04:44 GMT

Lab Week is a great time to create awareness, appreciation, and excitement about the laboratory medicine profession and to honor your colleagues who are vital members and significant contributors to the readiness of the United States Armed Forces.

METC NDT trainees learn about brain disorders & care

Lisa Braun, Medical Education and Training Campus Public Affairs — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:51:00 GMT

Neurodiagnostic Technicians, including those in the military, perform many tests that diagnose problems with the brain and nervous system, as well as sleep disorders. They use state-of-the-art digital equipment to record electrical patterns throughout the brain and nervous system, which result in valuable data that the doctor needs to diagnose and treat their patients.

Helping patients accomplish daily life tasks is crux of METC OTA training

London Prince, Medical and Education Training Campus Protocol Assistant — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:19:00 GMT

Occupational therapy assistants help people who struggle with everyday tasks by providing a treatment to improve motor skills, balance, and coordination.

METC CMST Program Implementing Introduction to Delayed Evacuation Care

Maj. Marjorie K. Brooks, Combat Medic Specialist Training Program — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:13:00 GMT

The METC Combat Medic Specialist Training Program (CMSTP), or 68W, is developing an Introduction to Delayed Evacuation Care component to its capstone Combat Field Training Exercise (CFTX).

National Nutrition Month: Nutrition therapists train at METC

Lisa Braun — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:30:00 GMT

National Nutrition Month, observed during the month of March, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating habits along with physical activity. Being that health and fitness are synonymous with force readiness, it’s no surprise that nutrition plays an important role in the military.

JBSA extends closure for non-emergency personnel

Pentagon News — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:14:00 GMT

Due to the severe weather and adverse road conditions in and around Joint Base San Antonio, the installation commander has extended JBSA closure for non-emergency personnel on Feb. 17, 2021.

JBSA Severe Weather Alert

502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 03:19:00 GMT

Due to potential inclement weather and adverse road conditions, JBSA will be modifying services and reporting personnel to help ensure the safety of service members and the community. 502d Air Base Wing leadership will be continuously monitoring conditions and will make changes as necessary.