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Set Medic
Also known as Production Medic, First Aid Person.
A Set Medic provides qualified first-aid and medical support appropriate to the production, location, crew size, and governing requirements. They establish an accessible aid station, maintain supplies and records, respond to illness or injury, assess and stabilize patients within scope, coordinate emergency services and transport, communicate relevant prevention concerns, and protect medical privacy while remaining ready throughout the workday.
A Set Medic supports immediate care and emergency coordination but does not replace a hospital, physician, or services beyond their credentialed scope.
Set Medic connects a defined craft or decision area to the wider production plan. A strong brief clarifies authority, deliverables, schedule, safety expectations, and the handoffs this role owns.
Common questions
What is the main responsibility of a Set Medic?
A Set Medic provides qualified first-aid and medical support appropriate to the production, location, crew size, and governing requirements. They establish an accessible aid station, maintain supplies and records, respond to illness or injury, assess and stabilize patients within scope, coordinate emergency services and transport, communicate relevant prevention concerns, and protect medical privacy while remaining ready throughout the workday.
What does a Set Medic do day to day?
Day to day, Set Medic work commonly includes Inspect and stock first-aid equipment, medications permitted by policy, oxygen, and response supplies., Assess and treat illness or injury within scope and request emergency assistance when needed., and Maintain confidential treatment records, incident information, exposure controls, and restocking.. The exact balance changes with the production schedule, crew size, and the point at which the role joins the project.
What skills matter most for a Set Medic?
The most useful skills are First aid and emergency response, Patient assessment, Calm communication, and Medical confidentiality. Together, they help the role make dependable decisions, communicate a clear handoff, and respond to notes or changing conditions.
Which tools and documents does a Set Medic use?
Common tools include First-aid kit and medical response equipment, Communication and emergency contact systems, Patient assessment and documentation tools, and Weather, heat, and location access information. The role also relies on Treatment log, Incident documentation, Supply checklist, and Emergency response plan so decisions, approvals, continuity, and delivery requirements remain traceable.
How does someone build experience for a Set Medic?
Set Medics hold the medical credentials required by their jurisdiction and often bring emergency medical, clinical, event, industrial, or rescue experience.
How does a Set Medic vary by production?
The scope changes with format, budget, location, crew structure, and the production's technical method. The job involves long readiness periods punctuated by urgent response across stages, remote locations, weather, crowds, stunts, and moving units.
Union and local practice notes
- Required licenses, staffing levels, treatment scope, and union jurisdiction vary by location and production.
Sources
- Craft Service, Marine and First Aid crafts
- Motion picture industry craft groups
- Green Production Guide
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.