EMS Care Chapter 29| Geriatric Emergencies
We begin EMS Care Chapter 29 | Geriatric Emergencies with an introduction to the subject. We subsequently explore in-depth:
- Lesson 1: Changes in the Cardiovascular System
- Lesson 2: Changes in the Respiratory System
- Lesson 3: Changes in the Neurovascular System
- Lesson 4: Changes in the Gastrointestinal System
- Lesson 5: Changes in the Genitourinary System
- Lesson 6: Changes in the Musculoskeletal System
- Lesson 7: Toxicological Emergencies
- Lesson 8: Sensory changes
- Lesson 9: Special Considerations
- Lesson 10: Elder Abuse and Neglect
The Core Concepts and takeaways from this chapter cover:
- Cardiovascular System Anatomical Changes
- Respiratory System Anatomical Changes
- Neurovascular System Anatomical Changes
- Gastrointestinal System Anatomical Changes
- Endocrine System Anatomical Changes
- Musculoskeletal System Anatomical Changes
- Toxicological Emergencies
- Sensory Changes
The guidelines covered include
- NHTSA Guidelines on Geriatric Emergencies and Transport
Important Notes:
- If you only want to take the online course for CME credit, you can pay here. The fee for online-only does NOT include a skills session nor (re)certification. You will receive a certificate for CME credit after successful completion of the course.
- This course is part of the EMT Recertification Day 3 curriculum and the New Initial EMT Course. If you sign up for one of those courses, you will be automatically enrolled in this course. Click here for scheduled courses.
- To get credit for this course, you must watch all the lessons in their entirety, the course review, and pass the quiz at the end with a score of 75% or better.