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My job career is rodeo
Directions: You don’t have to decide your career now, but it doesn’t hurt to start exploring careers that interest you. For your assignment, choose ONE career in emergency first aid and safety that interests you and research it. Some examples are emergency room doctor or nurse, EMT, FEMA, Red Cross, Child care provider, etc.
Although you should use a variety of websites, you can start your search at the US Department of Labor's Occupational Handbook.
After researching the emergency career of your choice, complete the chart below:
What is the job title of your chosen profession? (1 pt)
What is the description of profession? (3 pts)
In what type of setting does this professional work? (ex: hospital, school, office, outdoors, etc). (2 pts)
What education and/or certifications are required for this career? (2 pts)
What is the average yearly salary for this profession? (2 pts)
What are some skills that are important to have for this career? (3 pts)
What are some of the advantages of working in this career? (4 pts)
What are disadvantages of working in this career? (3 pts)
List two websites or sources to learn more information about this career. (2 pts)
What is it that attracted you research this particular career? (3 pts)
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What is the job title of your chosen profession? (1 pt)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) — can also include Paramedic for more advanced care.
What is the description of profession? (3 pts)
- EMTs provide emergency medical care and basic life support to sick or injured people at the scene and while transporting them to medical facilities. They assess patients, perform CPR and bleeding control, stabilize fractures, give oxygen, use basic airway devices, and communicate patient status to hospital staff. Paramedics perform more advanced procedures and administer medications.
In what type of setting does this professional work? (ex: hospital, school, office, outdoors, etc). (2 pts)
- Ambulances and emergency vehicles, hospitals (emergency departments), fire stations, special-event medical posts (e.g., rodeos, concerts, sports events), outdoor/remote locations, and disaster sites.
What education and/or certifications are required for this career? (2 pts)
- EMT-Basic: completion of an accredited EMT course (usually ~120–200 hours, varies by state), CPR/BLS certification, and successful completion of the state or National Registry (NREMT) certification exam; background check and valid driver’s license often required.
- Paramedic: advanced training (certificate or associate degree, typically 1–2 years), clinical and field internships, NREMT-Paramedic exam, plus certifications such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and continuing education.
What is the average yearly salary for this profession? (2 pts)
- Median annual wage for EMTs and paramedics was about $37,000 (BLS, May 2022). Earnings vary by location, employer, experience, and level (paramedics and specialized roles usually earn more; salaries can range roughly from $30,000 to $60,000+).
What are some skills that are important to have for this career? (3 pts)
- Patient assessment and basic medical procedures (CPR, bleeding control)
- Quick decision-making and calmness under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Physical fitness and stamina
- Empathy, professionalism, and good documentation skills
- Ability to work irregular shifts and in challenging environments
What are some of the advantages of working in this career? (4 pts)
- You help people in critical moments and make a direct, visible difference in outcomes.
- High demand and many job opportunities (ambulance services, fire departments, event medical teams).
- Varied work environment (ambulance, events like rodeos, disaster response), so work is never routine.
- Opportunities for advancement (paramedic training, specialty rescue, flight medic, supervisory roles).
- Flexible scheduling options for some employers (shift work, part-time).
What are disadvantages of working in this career? (3 pts)
- Irregular hours, night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Physically demanding work and risk of injury or exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous scenes.
- High emotional stress and potential for traumatic encounters.
- Pay for EMT-Basic can be modest compared with the level of responsibility; long training required to reach higher pay roles (paramedic).
List two websites or sources to learn more information about this career. (2 pts)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — EMTs and Paramedics: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT): https://www.nremt.org
What is it that attracted you to research this particular career? (3 pts)
- Because I’m involved in rodeo, I often see how quickly injuries can happen and how important immediate care is at events. I’m interested in learning how to provide prompt, lifesaving care at rodeos and other outdoor events, and I like the idea of working hands-on in fast-paced, outdoor settings where I can directly help people when they need it most.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) — can also include Paramedic for more advanced care.
What is the description of profession? (3 pts)
- EMTs provide emergency medical care and basic life support to sick or injured people at the scene and while transporting them to medical facilities. They assess patients, perform CPR and bleeding control, stabilize fractures, give oxygen, use basic airway devices, and communicate patient status to hospital staff. Paramedics perform more advanced procedures and administer medications.
In what type of setting does this professional work? (ex: hospital, school, office, outdoors, etc). (2 pts)
- Ambulances and emergency vehicles, hospitals (emergency departments), fire stations, special-event medical posts (e.g., rodeos, concerts, sports events), outdoor/remote locations, and disaster sites.
What education and/or certifications are required for this career? (2 pts)
- EMT-Basic: completion of an accredited EMT course (usually ~120–200 hours, varies by state), CPR/BLS certification, and successful completion of the state or National Registry (NREMT) certification exam; background check and valid driver’s license often required.
- Paramedic: advanced training (certificate or associate degree, typically 1–2 years), clinical and field internships, NREMT-Paramedic exam, plus certifications such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), and continuing education.
What is the average yearly salary for this profession? (2 pts)
- Median annual wage for EMTs and paramedics was about $37,000 (BLS, May 2022). Earnings vary by location, employer, experience, and level (paramedics and specialized roles usually earn more; salaries can range roughly from $30,000 to $60,000+).
What are some skills that are important to have for this career? (3 pts)
- Patient assessment and basic medical procedures (CPR, bleeding control)
- Quick decision-making and calmness under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Physical fitness and stamina
- Empathy, professionalism, and good documentation skills
- Ability to work irregular shifts and in challenging environments
What are some of the advantages of working in this career? (4 pts)
- You help people in critical moments and make a direct, visible difference in outcomes.
- High demand and many job opportunities (ambulance services, fire departments, event medical teams).
- Varied work environment (ambulance, events like rodeos, disaster response), so work is never routine.
- Opportunities for advancement (paramedic training, specialty rescue, flight medic, supervisory roles).
- Flexible scheduling options for some employers (shift work, part-time).
What are disadvantages of working in this career? (3 pts)
- Irregular hours, night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Physically demanding work and risk of injury or exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous scenes.
- High emotional stress and potential for traumatic encounters.
- Pay for EMT-Basic can be modest compared with the level of responsibility; long training required to reach higher pay roles (paramedic).
List two websites or sources to learn more information about this career. (2 pts)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — EMTs and Paramedics: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT): https://www.nremt.org
What is it that attracted you to research this particular career? (3 pts)
- Because I’m involved in rodeo, I often see how quickly injuries can happen and how important immediate care is at events. I’m interested in learning how to provide prompt, lifesaving care at rodeos and other outdoor events, and I like the idea of working hands-on in fast-paced, outdoor settings where I can directly help people when they need it most.
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