68C AIT experience?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:02:57 -0400

Can anyone tell me if there are any physical requirement beyond the standard apft in 68c AIT?

Response by SPC Sean Roycroft made Sep 26 at 2018 12:05 PM

SPC Sean Roycroft — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:05:25 -0400

When I did it (00-01) it was 91C, but as I recall we just needed to pass the regular apft, this might have changed though...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2018 1:29 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:29:36 -0400

Not really. My spouse is a 68C. Basically aside from PT in the morning (depending on what was scheduled for the day) no other “high speed” physical stuff was scheduled. When you do clinicals as well you won’t have regular PT since you are doing your shifts but you are expected to maintain APFT standards. Might have changed now but that’s what she went through. Nothing terrible.

Response by SSG Angela Madoux made Sep 27 at 2018 8:54 AM

SSG Angela Madoux — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 08:54:24 -0400

For 68C AIT, no, nothing beyond the APFT. However, the MOS as a whole requires you to be able to tolerate standing for prolonged intervals and some ability to lift large amounts of weight (turning bedridden patients, helping unsteady patients stand, etc.). This is not necessarily a requirement, but par for the course. If you have any back or knee issues just something to be aware of going into it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2018 5:15 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:15:28 -0400

I went through in 2007. As SSG Madoux said as a nurse you will be responsible for a patient of larger girths (morbidly obese) however the physical requirements art that difficult. IF you have a patient that needs to turned or picked up ask for help never-ever do it yourself, that is what causes the injuries in the first place. Secondly, I can't speak for all location I was at Ft Sam the entire time and we did PT every day. During didactic days to include phase 1 we did organize unit PT and on clinical days we did PT at the gym on our after clinicals. Just remember if you have pre-existing injuries be careful to not exacerbate it.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2018 5:37 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:37:55 -0400

Thanks. I was hoping to hear it was pretty easy physically. I’m looking forward to my reclass