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

1. 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.