SMEMSIC92

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-12980
I/C-Instructional Techniques    1
I/C-Measurement & Evaluation 0.5
Preparatory 2
Airway 3
Pt Assessment 3
Medical 3
Trauma 3
Special Considerations: Geriatrics 1
Operations 1

Objectives;
Geriatric Education for EMS course prepares prehospital practitioners to respond to, assess, and care for this fast-growing patient population. This third edition of the course strengthens and enhances practitioners' ability to provide the best care for older adults in every community.

The GEMS course helps EMS practitioners learn to conduct a comprehensive assessment of geriatric patients. Be­cause the aging process affects all body systems, NAEMT's course provides an overview of changes that occur as people age and describes how those changes can impact patient pre­sentation. Incorporation of the GEMS Diamond (Geriatric, Environmental, Medical, and Social assessments) can help practitioners formulate a holistic diagnostic and treatment approach.

OUTLINE:

• Changes with age and assessment of the older patient
• Polypharmacy and Toxicity in Older Patients
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Cardiovascular Emergencies
• Trauma
• Other Medical Disorders
• Neurologic Emergencies
• Elder Maltreatment and Psychosocial Emergencies
• End-of-Life and Palliative Care
• Disaster Triage and Transporting Older Patients
• Left Ventricular Assist Devices
• Skin Disorders
• Ventilators
• Urinary Catheter and Colostomy Bag Care
• Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

The 8-hour course is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, physician assistants, and physicians. GEMS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-13039
I/C-Instructional Techniques    1.5

Objectives:

1. Describe the professional attributes and skill sets of EMS instructors
2. Value the role of the instructor in the EMS classroom
3. Serve as a role model for other educators in the EMS setting
4. Assess personal attitudes and demeanor that may distract from professionalism
5. Value the variety of the classroom culture
6. Exhibit professional behaviors in the following areas: integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance and personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork, diplomacy, and respect
7. Assess the need to provide fair, timely, and constructive feedback to students
8. Value the importance of mentoring in the development of a professional EMS instructor

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-12992
I/C-Education Administration 1

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-12999
I/C-Instructional Techniques    1.5

Objectives:

1. Recognize their preferred instructional techniques   
2. Improve their instructional ability    
3. Understand the difference between education, training, and experience    
4. How to bridge the gap between education and experience with training