Restorative aide vs hospital corpsman

Differences between restorative aide and hospital corpsman duties and responsibilities

Restorative aide example responsibilities.

• Recognize by physicians for ability to meticulously prepare patient's chest and attach leads to obtain excellent quality EKG tracings.
• Administer CPR when need, take vital signs and dietary care.
• Assist patients with operating mechanical devices; such as crutches, canes, prostheses, walkers and wheelchairs.
• Perform ADL programs, therapeutic exercise and gait training, also in-service nursing and family members of residents.
• Utilize and maintain special equipment such as (splints, weights, cycles, and weight machines).
• Range of motion to upper and lower extremities using gait belts, and walkers to help rehabilitate motor skills.
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Hospital corpsman example responsibilities.

• Manage medical and dental records according to JHACO and HIPPA standards.
• Lead and train junior sailors on general military training, including hazardous materials and safety clinical procedures.
• Educate and teach basic physical therapy exercises to staff and patients to prevent or manage occupational/work relate injuries.
• Provide both sick call, and emergency medical services at a BLS and ALS level.
• Preform multiple medical procedures, including triage and order entry and chart making in a high pace emergency room setting.
• Train new personnel on standard operating procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, phlebotomy skills, and medication administration.
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