Also called: Sideline EMT, Event Medic
Provides emergency medical care at sporting events, concerts, and races.
They stand by at football games, marathons, and motorsports events, ready to treat injuries or cardiac emergencies. Most of the time it's sprains, heat illness, and dehydration. Many EMTs work events as a side job.
Based on BLS EMTs, May 2024 estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. EMT certification (about one semester) plus state license.
Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Emergency Medical Services.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Faster-than-average growth projected.
Low risk for 10 years. Emergency care at races and games is hands-on and human.
Classes: Health science CTE, Biology, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2042.
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