NAEMT Geriatric Education for EMS
Date/Time:
Sat 5/17/2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Virtua Berlin
Class Price:
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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. GEMS features case-based lectures, live action video, hands-on skill stations, simulation and small group scenarios to fully engage students in the learning experience. GEMS covers the following topics:
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 Trauma Neurological emergencies and altered mental status Mobile integrated healthcare Special considerations for older adults in disaster response Skin and wound care Medical devices frequently used by older adults
GEMS courses are appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, physician assistants and physicians. GEMS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.
Only select the free option if you are a Virtua Employee or if you are a member of a M.O.R.E. agency. Your manager will be contacted to verify employment status before enrollment is complete.
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$125.00 - Non-Employee or MORE Agency
$0.00 - Virtua Employee or MORE Agency Member
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