Also called: Rig Medic
The only medical person on an offshore rig or vessel, hours from a hospital.
The medic treats injuries and illnesses, runs safety and health programs, and coordinates helicopter evacuations in emergencies.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 3 years after high school. Paramedic certification plus remote/offshore medical training; nursing backgrounds also common.
Ways in: Certification, 2-year college, Military. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Paramedicine, Nursing.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Telemedicine links to onshore doctors, but treating injuries alone on a rig hours from a hospital stays hands-on.
Classes: Biology, Health science CTE class, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2042.
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