Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) / Edition 2

by National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), David R. Snyder

Overview

Now published in partnership with the National Association of EMTs, the Second Edition of this national continuing education curriculum is the most credible and complete source of prehospital medical information for the older population.Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), Second Edition builds off the previous edition and includes expanded content that will cover new areas addressed in the National EMS Education Standards, including mobile integrated healthcare and disasters.The GEMS course is an innovative, comprehensive, and highly interactive 1-day course for both BLS and ALS providers with:•Case-based lectures•Live action video•Hands-on skill stations•Small group scenariosNew to the Second Edition: A 2-day ALS course option is also available, featuring 8 hours of interactive online modules. The online courseware provides more advanced, in-depth content for ALS providers and explores the role of mobile integrated healthcare in improving the quality of life for older patients.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781449641917
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	01/05/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	302
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Formed in 1975 and more than 32,000 members strong, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the nation’s only organization solely dedicated to representing the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders and other professionals working in prehospital emergency medicine. NAEMT members work in all sectors of EMS, including government service agencies, fire departments, hospital-based ambulance services, private companies, industrial and special operations settings, and in the military. NAEMT represents all EMS practitioners in promoting: • Greater understanding and appreciation by government agencies at the local, state and national levels of the role that EMS plays in our nation's health care, public safety, and disaster response systems. • Pay and benefits that reflects their professional training, responsibilities and dedication. • Leadership at the federal level that fosters and supports the delivery of quality EMS nationwide. • Adequate and sustainable funding for EMS in all locations. • Public policy that supports EMS practitioners and the patients they serve.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Aging
Chapter 2 Changes with Age
Chapter 3 Communication
Chapter 4 Assessment of the Older Patient
Chapter 5 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
Chapter 6 Death and Dying
Chapter 7 Trauma
Chapter 8 Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 9 Cardiovascular Emergencies
Chapter 10 Neurological Emergencies
Chapter 11 Other Medical Emergencies
Chapter 12 Pharmacology and Medication Toxicity
Chapter 13 Elder Abuse
Chapter 14 Mobile Integrated Healthcare
Chapter 15 Elderly in Disasters