Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)
This course is not currently on the calendar. Please click "PUT ME ON THE WAITLIST" to be notified when the class is being offered next.
(GEMS) provides EMS practitioners at all levels with the skills and knowledge to address the unique medical, social, environmental and communications challenges of older adults. Developed by NAEMT in partnership with the American Geriatrics Society, GEMS empowers EMS practitioners to help improve medical outcomes and quality of life for geriatric patients.· Changes with age, Assessment of older adults, Pharmacology and medication toxicity, Psycho-social emergencies, Elder abuse, End-of-life care issues, Cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies, Neurological emergencies and altered mental status, Mobile integrated healthcare, Medical devices frequently used by older adults. Upon successful completion of this course, students receive a certificate of completion, wallet card good for 4 years, and 8 hours of CAPCE credit. (No Waivers)
*This Class has the potential to go online, due to COVID-19. We will reach out to registered students if this is necessary.
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