(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS)
a. Major duties.
The Orthopedic Specialist assists with management of orthopedic clinic, or assists in treatment of patients with orthopedic conditions and injuries, under the supervision of an orthopedic physician, orthopedic physician assistant, or podiatrist.
Duties for MOS 68B at each skill level are:
(1) MOSC 68B1O.
Assists physicians in treatment of orthopedic patients.
(2) MOSC 68B2O.
Assists physicians in treatment of orthopedic patients.
Serves as castroom NCOIC/NCO.
Serves as the Podiatry NCOIC.
(3) MOSC 68B3O.
Assists physicians in treatment of orthopedic patients.
Serves as the clinical NCOIC for MEDDAC’s, MEDCEN’s, and MEDCOM’s.
Supervises ancillary sections within the orthopedic department.
Serves as instructors/Phase two coordinators.
(4) MOSC 68B4O.
Assists physicians in treatment of orthopedic patients.
Serves as the Department NCOIC for MEDDAC’s, MEDCEN’s, and MEDCOM’s.
Supervises ancillary sections within the orthopedic department.
Serves as instructors/Phase two coordinators.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS
(Qualifications in subparagraphs (8),(9),(10), (11), below are required for retention of MOS).
The orthopedic specialist must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 212221.
(3) Normal Color Vision.
(4) No aversion to blood.
(5) Must possess finger dexterity in both hands.
(6) Per AR 600-8-19, promotion to MSG and SGM requires an interim eligibility clearance or higher.
(7) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST and 110 in aptitude area GT in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 102 in aptitude area ST and 110 in aptitude area GT on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July.
(c)
A minimum score of 101 in aptitude area ST and 107 in aptitude area GT on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
(d)
A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 0120 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Moderate” (Gold).
(8) Have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
(9) No history of alcoholism, drug addiction, indiscriminate use of habit-forming or dangerous drugs.
(10) No history of a felony conviction.
(11) No history of conviction of crimes involving:
(a)
An out of hospital patient or a patient or resident of a medical care facility.
(b)
Financial exploitation of a person entrusted to a care of the applicant.
(c)
Any weapons/ammunition/explosives/arson charges.
(d)
Any drug activity involving illegal possession, buying, selling, or distribution (dealing) of controlled substances or synthetics.
(e)
Violence against persons or property.
(f)
Sexual misconduct.
(12) No record of conviction by special or general courts-martial or civilian courts of offenses listed in AR 27-10 (Military Justice) chapter 24 or otherwise required to register as a sexual offender under AR 27-10, chapter 24.
(13) Formal training:
(a)
Complete the Orthopedic Specialist Course, MOS 68B, conducted under auspices of U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE);; or meet the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) criteria per paragraph 9-5b(5)(b) and in paragraphs (b) through (e) below.
(b)
Be certified as an orthopedic technician through the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technician (NBCOT).
(c)
Have one year general experience as medical aid or assistant or as a member of a rescues or ambulance team which provided knowledge of hospital, medical, or clinical routine and emergency procedures, and one year experience or training in the cast room techniques.
(d)
A letter(s) from the individual’s employer(s) verifying experience and competency is required.
(e)
Successfully complete 14 day Proficiency training IAW 68B proficiency training modules performed under the supervision of an NBCOT certified NCO qualified in this MOS, an orthopedic Physician assistant (68DM1) or an orthopedic surgeon(AOC 61M) at initial duty assignment.
(14) All prior MOS 68B Soldiers serving in another MOS reclassifying back into MOS 68B, will be reviewed for validation of skills, by the proponent, during the reclassification process.
c. Additional skill identifiers:
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-68B-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-68B-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-68B-3. Standards of grade TDA.