ET021 Geriatric Emergencies
Emergency Medical Technician
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18m
Presents emergencies particular to the geriatric patient. Describes age-associated changes in geriatric patient systems and how care approaches must be adjusted when responding to and caring for an elderly patient. Demonstrates how to assess and provide emergency care for geriatric medical and trauma patients.
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