DrgnRider

Hoozdo, there should a BASE list of pay. For GS there is a base scale, with different pay for high cost areas. The VA would be the same in this manner. Therefore, a pay scale should exist, and that is what I am looking for - the base pay scale.

This won't answer your current questions about the EMT training at Ft Sam Houston, but I figured you might have some if your husband goes to the 68WM6 course (used to be 91WM6/91C course a.k.a. Practical Nurse Course). The training for Practical Nurse is offered at several sites, 6 currently. Each location is slightly different in operation. The training material is directed by the Academy of Health Science at Ft Sam Houston. However the day to day life is pretty much on the individual site. At Fort Lewis, Washington (outside of Tacoma) single soldiers were required to live in the barracks. Married soldiers were given the option of applying for post housing or living off post (this was 2001-2005). School was typically from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM M-F. There were exceptions to this where students would have to do an evening shift when in clinicals. However off-duty time was theirs with the exception of scheduled duties. The training is currently 52 weeks for the Practical Nurse course, broken into 3 phases. Phase I is at Fort Sam Houston, TX and is an introductory course. Upon successful completion, the student then goes to a phase II site. Phase III is at the same location. Upon successful completion the individual then moves to a permanent duty station. Passing the NCLEX is REQUIRED to complete the course. Good luck. Former 91WM6 Instructor.

TraumaRUS, I have been looking for a list of pay scales for the VA but been unable to find one. I know the VA uses a different pay scale than the GS tables. Do you know where I could find a list of VA pay scales? Thanks