Registration closed December 2, 2020 11:59 PM at 2020-12-02T20:59:00-0800 Registration ends December 2, 2020 11:59 PM at 2020-12-02T20:59:00-0800 Registration opens November 2, 2020 12:00 AM at 2020-11-01T21:00:00-0800 Registration runs from November 2, 2020 12:00 AM to December 2, 2020 11:59 PM
Course Fee: $75.00
Course Hours: 9am – 5pm (8 hours)
Pre-Registration Required by December 2, 2020
Book fees separate by ordering on Jones and Bartlett – ISBN# 9781449641917
Course 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:
Two GEMS courses are offered - a core basic and advanced course. They may be offered separately or sequentially. Both courses are appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders.