This second course of a two-course, postsecondary-level series for medical service specialist is one of a number of military-developed curriculum packages selected for adaptation to vocational instruction and curriculum development in a civilian setting. The purpose stated for the 89-hour course is to provide training in the basic theory and skills for providing nursing care and treatment to patients in medical wards, dispensaries, and clinics. Information and training is designed for students at the apprentice level. Three blocks of instruction cover Specialized Nursing Care I (patients with respiratory, endocrine, and orthopedic disorders; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; terminal illness and postmortem care; nursing care planning; outpatient and emergency services; and emergency care), Specialized Nursing Care II (medical terminology, patients with neurological and urological disorders, obstetrical patient and newborn, pediatric patient, and administration of medications), and Specialized Nursing Care III (patients with mental health, circulatory, maxillofacial or EENT, skin, and gastrointestinal disorders; and geriatric and chronically ill patients). Instructor materials include a course chart and plan of instruction detailing the units of instruction, criterion objectives, and support materials needed. Student materials include 20 study guides or workbooks with exercises and problems, a handout of case studies, and a programed text. Suggested audiovisual aids are not provided. (YLB)