Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)--Advanced

Credit

This two-day program is widely recognized for at least 12.0 CEUs.  However, credit approval for New Jersey paramedics is through awarded your MICU program's clinical coordinator.  This program is intended for advanced-level EMS providers and will not offer NJ EMT credit.

Description

This course was developed through a partnership between the American Geriatric Society and the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators.  Encompassing the fastest growing segment of the population in the United States, patients over the age of 65 already make up a high percent of EMS calls.  In 2000 12.4% of the US population was over 65, however it is estimated that by the year 2030 the number will grow to over 20%.  More information about the course is available at http://www.gemssite.com.

This program will address issues related to taking care of our aging public including:

• Common aging-related illnesses
• Traumatic injuries of the aged
• Psychosocial issues relating to healthcare
• Physical limitations of elders
• Elder abuse
• Advanced directives, DNRs and medical ethics
• Communications with elders
• Special consideration for airway management, vascular access, and drug administration

Prerequisites

Participants should be advanced-level EMS providers interested in treating geriatric patients in the prehopsital setting.  EMT applicants may attend with special permission of the Course Coordinator (link for e-mail below).

2014 Date(s) & Time(s) 

• Thursday, May 8, 2014 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and Friday, May 9, 2014 (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Monday, November 3, 2014 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and Tuesday, November 4, 2014 (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
  

To Register:  Click here for a registration form.

Fee(s)