Also called: Expedition Medic, Remote Medic
Provides emergency medical care far from hospitals on expeditions, film shoots, and wilderness programs.
Expedition medics carry trauma kits on mountain treks, river trips, and remote film sets, treating injuries and deciding when to call a helicopter. Some work seasonally for outdoor schools or search and rescue teams.
Often seasonal or per-trip. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0.5 years after high school. EMT plus wilderness EMT certification.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: EMT, Outdoor Leadership.
Growing about average. Grows with adventure travel.
Low risk for 10 years. Satellite telemedicine adds backup; treating injuries far from hospitals stays human.
Classes: Anatomy & physiology, Biology, PE / fitness.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2042.
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