Competency-based Training for Paramedics
This program will prepare NREMT-P providers for employment at an ambulance service, hospital, fire department, and other settings requiring pre-hospital care.
Silverton Medical Rescue is offering a unique opportunity to practice emergency medicine in one of the nation's most beautiful and challenging environments – San Juan County, Colorado. Duties will include both traditional pre-hospital care and technical rescue. Other duties may be assigned according to an Intern's training and experience. Training opportunities for Interns may include any of the following: Continuing education required to maintain a current EMT-P license, technical rope rescue, swiftwater rescue, avalanche rescue, off-highway vehicle (OHV) operation, civilian medical protocols, and care of diverse civilian populations. Interns will typically work a "40-on 128-off" schedule (40 consecutive hours on-duty followed by 128 hours off-duty each week). While off-duty, Interns may, at their own discretion, respond to medical as well as Search and Rescue calls.
Preferred: US Air Force Pararescuemen (1Z1X1), US Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D), Naval Special Warfare Medic (SO-026A/ 092A), or prior Special Operations Forces background with real-world technical rescue and/or medical experience. Accepted: US Army Ranger Medics (68W W1), US Navy Hospital Corpsman (HM) with Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman (L02A), Search and Rescue Medical Technicians (L00A), and other personnel who are graduates of the Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) and/or Special Operations Tactical Medic (SOTM) courses.
Applicants must possess, or be able to obtain, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification and be qualified to practice as a paramedic in the State of Colorado prior to the start of service with Silverton Medical Rescue.See state requirements here:- https://cdphe.colorado.gov/emergency-care/emergency-medical-services/ems-providers/ems-provider-certification.Applicants must have experience with technical rescue and must be able to travel in mountainous terrain in all conditions without assistance. SOF experience is desired.
The learning sequence will follow the demands of on-the-job training. Medics at Silverton Medical Rescue will respond to emergencies alongside a roster of colleagues holding a wide variety of specialized skills.The agency is recognized by the State of Colorado as an Emergency Medical Services Education Group. Staff and volunteers with Silverton Medical Rescue host an annual conference on emergency medicine in austere environments. Interns should feel free to request medical education beyond the scope of the pre-planned training program and may be called upon to share their own knowledge and skills with the Silverton Medical Rescue team.A full description can be found at here:- https://www.silvertonmedicalrescue.org/skillbridge-internship
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ "You list 18D, SO, 026A — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway