GEMS
– Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services
– The first EMS education program that fully addresses how best to assess and manage the ever-increasing Geriatric population being encountered by Medical Services in Ireland.
– It is for all levels of practitioners with a strong commitment to patient care, including Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, Advanced Paramedics, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Doctors.
– The course emphasizes the use of the GEMS Diamond to increase the effective management and rehabilitation of geriatric patients.
– Empathy and understanding are core aspects of the programme.
– Teaching stations follow the associated lectures each day.
– 1-day intensive course, that consists of interactive lectures, teaching and evaluation stations
– Recognised for 8 CPC Points for PHECC-Registered EMTs
– €215 per person, including course textbook, access to two online learning platforms and full certification