EMS Care Chapter 29 | Geriatric Emergencies

Geriatric Emergencies – Lessons

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

Core Concepts & Takeaways

  • 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

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 one CME credit after successful completion of the course.
  • This course is part of the EMT Recertification  curriculum and the 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.

About Course

EMS Care Chapter 29 | Geriatric Emergencies

Course Curriculum

EMS Care Chapter 29 | Geriatric Emergencies

  • Lesson 0 – Introduction
    02:41
  • Lesson 1 – Anatomical changes in the cardiovascular system
    05:52
  • Lesson 2 – Anatomical changes in the respiratory system
    04:32
  • Lesson 3 – Anatomical changes in the neurovascular system
    05:23
  • Lesson 4 – Gastrointestinal Changes
    02:57
  • Lesson 5 – Genitourinary Changes
    03:31
  • Lesson 6 – Musculoskeletal Changes
    02:36
  • Lesson 7 – Toxicology
    02:37
  • Lesson 8 – Sensory Changes
    04:30
  • Lesson 9 – Special Considerations
    04:04
  • Lesson 10 – Elder Abuse
    03:20
  • Lesson 11 – Chapter Review
    12:03
  • Chapter 29 | Geriatric Emergencies Quiz

Course Evaluation

$32.50
  • Duration
    53 minutes
Course Duration: 53m

Requirements

  • To get credit for this course, you must watch all the lessons in their entirety and pass the quiz at the end with a score of 75% or better.
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