Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients (PTEP)
Recognize and reduce psychological traumatic stress in your patients using the eSCAPe approach, through scenario-based practice.
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NAEMT Courses
Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)
Assessment and care for older adults: changes with age, polypharmacy, falls and trauma, elder abuse and end-of-life care.
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Overview
Developed with the American Geriatrics Society, GEMS gives practitioners at every level the tools to handle the medical, social, environmental and communication challenges of older patients, using the GEMS Diamond. It covers changes with age, polypharmacy, respiratory, cardiovascular and neurologic emergencies, elder maltreatment, end-of-life care, trauma and medical devices. Current edition: 3rd.
What You Will Learn
- Apply the GEMS Diamond to older patients
- Account for age-related changes and polypharmacy in assessment
- Recognize elder maltreatment and respond appropriately
- Support end-of-life care decisions in the field
Who Should Attend
EMRs, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, PAs and physicians.
Prerequisites
- None
Schedule
Upcoming Sessions
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Wed, Oct 14 · 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM MDT
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Wed, Nov 18 · 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST
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Wed, Dec 23 · 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST
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FAQ
Questions About This Course
NAEMT also sells an 8-hour GEMS online course through its publisher. Our sessions are the in-person classroom course.
Open a course, pick a session and select Reserve Seat, then pay on our secure payment page by card or bank account (ACH). Paying online adds a processing fee, and you see the exact total before you pay. Your seat is confirmed as soon as the payment goes through. To pay by card over the phone or an agency purchase order instead, reserve your seat, then contact us. If no date works for you, request one.
Cancellation and reschedule terms depend on the course and are shown before you reserve. Contact us as early as you can and we will help you move to another date when seats are open.
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