NAEMT GEMS
NAEMT Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)
Course Cost
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Core Provider $150
(8hrs)
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Advanced Provider $150
(8hrs)
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Combined Course $250
(16hrs)
Course Overview
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Geriatric Education for EMS (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.
Two GEMS courses are offered – a core and advanced course. They may be offered separately or sequentially. Both courses are appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, emergency medical responders, nurses, physician assistants and physicians. GEMS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.
Course Curriculum
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:
- Changes with age
- Assessment of older adults
- Pharmacology and medication toxicity
- Psycho-social emergencies
- Elder abuse
- End-of-life care issues
- Cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies
- Trauma
- Neurological emergencies and altered mental status
- Mobile integrated healthcare
- Special considerations for older adults in disaster response
- Skin and wound care
- Medical devices frequently used by older adults
Certification Details
Certification is valid for 4 years, expiring at the end of the month.
Instructor Information
Our instructors are active healthcare providers to include nurses, EMTs, and paramedics.
Training Format
Two in-person GEMS courses are offered – a core and advanced course. They may be offered separately or sequentially.
Benefits of Certification
Participants who successfully complete the GEMS course will receive a globally recognized certification, which can enhance their career, provide a marketable skill, and demonstrate their expertise in geriatric care.
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FAQs
Who can take GEMS?
NAEMT GEMS is designed for all prehospital providers. EMS, Fire, EMTs, RNs, PAs, and even physicians.
Do I get education credit for GEMS?
NAEMT GEMS offers 8hrs CAPCE for GEMS Core Provider course and 8hrs for GEMS Advanced. Sadly, CAPCE does not count towards RN CEs.
Is GEMS required?
Not necessarily. It depends on your organization. By taking a specialty course like GEMS, you advance your skills & increase your marketability. Regardless of the requirement, increasing knowledge is never a bad thing!
Is GEMS boring?
Nope. Not at all. Especially when you take a course with STS! We scatter hands-on skills & simulations between lectures and keep things chugging along.
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Our Locations
- San Antonio, TX, USA
- Austin, TX, USA
- Dallas, TX, USA
- Houston, TX, USA
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National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Formed in 1975 and over 75,000 members strong, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the only national association representing the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care.
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 serves its members by advocating on issues that impact their ability to provide quality patient care, providing high quality education that improves the knowledge and skills of practitioners, and supporting EMS research and innovation.