During my time, the 12-week combat medic course (CMC) was split
into two parts: Paramedic Phase (6 weeks) and Combat Medic Phase (6
weeks).
In the Paramedic Phase, you will be learning the exact same
syllabus as the SCDF Level I Paramedics. It focuses more on
civillian paramedic procedures. There will still be PT lessons, of
course... you can never escape PT in the Army. At the end of this
phase, you will get your Paramedic Level I certificate.
In the Combat Medic Phase, you will be learning first aid
procedures similar to the paramedic phase, but this time in a
military context. For example, you'll learn stuff like setting up a
BCS, casualty evacuation through obstacles, etc.
Generally I'd say the course was pretty slack during my time. The
tough part comes after you pass out from the course - you'll be
expected to carry a stretcher and MOP on top of your SBO during
missions. Your SBO attire will pretty much be like other people's
FBO.
