NAEMT EMS Courses
In This Lesson
The Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS) course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and confidence of prehospital care providers in caring for older adults. With the aging population, EMS providers increasingly encounter unique challenges in assessment, treatment, and transport of geriatric patients. This course emphasizes understanding age-related physiological changes, chronic medical conditions, and psychosocial factors that affect patient care.
Through interactive lectures, case-based discussions, and scenario-based learning, participants explore strategies for effective communication, patient assessment, fall and injury prevention, medication considerations, and management of acute medical and trauma emergencies in older adults. Special attention is given to improving patient outcomes while respecting the dignity, independence, and preferences of geriatric patients.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Recognize age-related physiological and cognitive changes that affect patient care.
Conduct comprehensive assessments tailored to geriatric patients.
Identify and manage common medical and trauma emergencies in older adults.
Apply effective communication strategies and patient-centered care principles.
Implement safe transport and intervention strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Target Audience:
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and other prehospital providers who frequently care for older adult patients.
