Golden/Fairmount CE 10/18/23 -- Geriatrics and Environmental

CE covering the assessment, treatment and care of geriatric patients, with additional coverage of hypothermia 

Target Audience

EMTs and Paramedics affiliated with Golden Fire Rescue and Fairmount Fire Rescue 

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the physiologic differences between geriatric and non-geriatric patients

  • Discuss the presentation and pathophysiology of common injuries and illnesses among the geriatric population

  • Devise appropriate treatment plans within EMS scope and protocol 

  • Signs and symptoms of hypothermia and hyperthermia

  • Assessment and treatment of submersion emergencies 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Medical
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Endocrine Emergencies - Diabetes
    • 1.00 NCCP-Medical: Pain Management
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies
    • 1.00 NCCP-Medical: Special Healthcare Needs
Course opens: 
10/18/2023
Course expires: 
10/18/2023
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

 

Richard Estep, NRP

 

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH)

Available Credit

  • 2.00 Medical
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Endocrine Emergencies - Diabetes
    • 1.00 NCCP-Medical: Pain Management
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies
    • 1.00 NCCP-Medical: Special Healthcare Needs

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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