Remote Medic Inquiry

[TexasMedic1212]

Looking for anyone who has time to possibly point me in the direction of the Remote Medic field. Currently, I am an WEMT-b enrolled in EMT-i ( EMT-P starts in June of 2013 ). More specifically, here are the classes, or certs, that I have though might come in handy after or during Paramedic school...

OSHA 30 & 40
ACLS, BLS and PHTLS
Remote Medicine: Ronnin
Geo-Medicine: SOLO


Are there perhaps, any more courses that one might recommend, advice as to where to look or how to get a job as a Remote Medic ?
Courses to forget about ?

Remote duty, as far as I'm aware, is the idea of working on off shore rigs, medical ships, remote clinics or hospitals, Civi-medic contracts, guiding or on-hand medical personnel for corporations or organizations alike.

No military experience
1 year experience as an EMT
5 months overseas experience
Committed to doing what it takes to get there.

 

[medic417]

Sorry not experienced enough or high enough level for me to recommend remote locations for you. Check back in 5 years after getting Paramedic.

 

[Mountain momma]

I know that Acadian has jobs on oil rigs, might want to check their Louisiana jobs. Www.acadian.com careers

 

[TexasMedic1212]

Sorry not experienced enough or high enough level for me to recommend remote locations for you. Check back in 5 years after getting Paramedic.

Allow me to be a little more clear and to the point, I am looking for direction at the present time, I wont seek remote employment until I have at least 3-5 years of experience in a high call volume agency.

 

[TexasMedic1212]

I know that Acadian has jobs on oil rigs, might want to check their Louisiana jobs.

excellent, thank you.

 

[Flight-LP]

What is an OSHA 40?

 

[jaysonsd]

Sorry not experienced enough or high enough level for me to recommend remote locations for you. Check back in 5 years after getting Paramedic.

medic417,

I am exactly that, 5 years medic out in a busy 911 system (San Diego). Hit some walls from initial applications. PM you for info?

 

[mycrofft]

OP, also get some general practice observation and teaching if you can. Gotta be able to tell ringworm from athlet's foot from apppendicitis from food poisoning from fractured pelvis.

 

[Tigger]

Sorry not experienced enough or high enough level for me to recommend remote locations for you. Check back in 5 years after getting Paramedic.

I don't imagine there are many opportunities without being a medic, as you've noted.