How to Become a MotoGP Medic

Motorcycle racing may be one of the most exciting sports for spectators, but it is also one of the most dangerous sports for participants. Motorcyclists race at speeds that exceed 200 mph, and crashes can have a devastating impact. Motorcyclists and race organizers have to prepare for every eventuality and must have a team of medical officials available at all races. MotoGP has a team of medics available at all their races, along with a traveling medical facility called Clinica Mobile.

Instructions

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      Train to become a paramedic. If you want to work the MotoGP circuit, you must take care of the basics and get your training to become an emergency medical technician. Then you must work as a paramedic for at least two years before you can qualify to become a MotoGP medic.

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      Develop an understanding of motorcycle racing and what it take to compete. When you are working as a medic on the MotoGP circuit, you will be called at any moment once the race begins. You have to understand the principles of emergency treatment, and you must stay calm in all situations so you can give an injured motorcyclist the care that is needed after a crash.

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      Communicate calmly with all doctors on the scene so injuries can be treated effectively. When you are first on the scene, you will treat all emergencies. However, you have to prepare the emergency physician by communicating the degree of the injury as you treat the injury yourself.

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      Learn the history of the MotoGP medic history. The program was started by Dr. Claudio Costa in 1972. Costa's father, Checco Costa, was the organizer of the 200-mile event in Imola, Italy, and he asked his son to manage the medical facilities. Since then, Claudio Costa's "Little Hospital" has been a staple at all MotoGP events.