GEMS - Geriatric Education for EMS

Audience: NAEMT's Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS) is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians, and other prehospital providers. GEMS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.

Course Content: 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 videos, hands-on skill stations, simulations, and small group scenarios to fully engage students in the learning experience. GEMS covers the following topics:

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Course Format / Time:  8-hour classroom course for EMTs, Paramedics, emergency responders, nurses, physician assistants, and physicians. Upon successfully completing the course, students receive a certificate of completion, a wallet card recognizing them as GEMS core providers for 4 years, and 8 hours of CAPCE credit.

Course Materials:  Students must have the GEMS manual for class.  This can be purchased during enrollment for an additional fee.

Enrollment Cut-off: Enrollment closes when the class is full.  Those that enroll within a few days of the class may have their book held until the day of the class.

Certification: Students who successfully complete this course receive a certificate of completion, a wallet card good for four years, and 8 hours of CAPCE credit.