Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school or college courses in algebra and chemistry is mandatory.

Training. Completion of the following training is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:

4H031. The apprentice cardiopulmonary laboratory specialist course.

4H051. The cardiopulmonary laboratory specialist (phase II) course.

Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated: (Note: See Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes).

4H051. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4H031. Also, experience performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to care for and treat cardiopulmonary laboratory patients.

4H071. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4H051. Also, experience performing or supervising diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to care for and treat cardiopulmonary laboratory patients or operation of cardiopulmonary and respiratory equipment.

4H091. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4H071. Also, experience managing diagnostic and therapeutic activities involving patient care and treatment.

Other. Not used.

Deployment Rate for this AFSC

Strength Req: G

Physical Profile: 333333

Citizenship: No

Required Appitude Score : G-43(Changed to G-44, effective 1 October 2004).

Technical Training:

Course #: J3AQR4H031 003

Length (Days): 61

Location: S

Course #: J5ABO4H031 001

Length (Days): 150

Location: S

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