NAEMT GEMS Core Course

Schedule

Wed Oct 06 2021 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm

Location

Stratford EMS | Stratford, CT

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Geriatric Education for EMS - GEMS Core Course
by NAEMT
Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Time: 0800-1700
Location: Stratford EMS, 2712 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615
Lecturer: Mike Loiz & Eileen Brophy, NREMT-Instructors
COST: $150.00 (non-SEMS students)
CME: 8.0 - NCCR
Description:
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
Two GEMS courses are offered - a core and advanced course. They may be offered separately or sequentially. Both courses are appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, physician assistants and physicians. GEMS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.
Intended Audience: EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, physician assistants and physicians. GEMS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.
COVID: Please bring a mask. Hand Sanitizer will be provided
***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***
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Stratford EMS, 2712 Main St, Stratford, United States

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Stratford EMS

Host or Publisher Stratford EMS

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