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Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) - KENNEBUNK
Date(s): Thursday, June 13, 2019 -
Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Kennebunk Fire & Rescue Department
West Kennebunk Fire Station
80 Thompson Rd
West Kennebunk, ME
Cost: $200.00 with textbook, $145.00 without textbook
Instructor: United Training Center Faculty
Phone: 207-782-8414
E-mail Address: education@unitedambulance.net
Comments: This program is sponsored by Kennebunk Fire Rescue.
Class Description: Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), Second Edition builds off the previous edition and includes expanded content that will cover new areas addressed in the National EMS Education Standards, including mobile integrated healthcare and disasters.

The GEMS course is an innovative, comprehensive, and highly interactive 1-day course for both BLS and ALS providers with:

Case-based lectures
Live action video
Hands-on skill stations
Small group scenarios
New to the Second Edition:

The introduction of a one-day, 8 hour “core” provider course
More geriatric specific information included in the lectures

New lecture on Disasters and the associated needs of older patients

New lecture on Mobile Integrated Healthcare-Community
Paramedicine and the opportunity to make a difference with older patients

New videos covering Elder Abuse, MIH-CP and Trauma
General Comments: PLEASE NOTE: Your registration is not completed unless you pay for this course using a credit card or by entering purchase order (PO) information. Purchase orders will be processed using the information provided.

United & Kennebunk employees: please select the "pay later" option.

If you have any questions regarding payments, please call the Training Center for assistance.
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