Still need to meet NCCP requirements?
NAEMT's Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) course has you covered!
Did You Know?
Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) is an 8-hour course that prepares EMS practitioners to respond to the unique challenges and needs of an older patient. 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.
In addition to empowering practitioners with geriatric-specific training, the course also covers several sub-topics from each of the required NCCP Model broad topics:
- Airway, Respirations, Ventilations (ARV)
- Cardiology
- Trauma
- Medical
- Operations
Click here to view the full Standardized Course Guide Mapped to NCCP Topics (page 15).
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Additional GEMS Resources:
In addition to the GEMS, Second Edition course materials, three standalone GEMS courses are available on our Recert platform for your convenience:
- Neurological Emergencies and Altered Mental Status in Geriatric Patients
(GEMS 2e BLS/ALS Edition)
- End-of-Life Care Issues in Geriatric Patients
(GEMS 2e BLS/ALS Edition)
- Assessment of the Older Patient and Pharmacology and Medication Toxicity
(GEMS 2e BLS/ALS Edition)