Geriatric Assessment Challenges

Course overview

Every EMS encounter begins with an assessment, and certain populations, such as geriatrics, require specific strategies due to underlying challenges. While it is important to consider potential challenges like hearing impairments and chronic health conditions, assumptions based solely on age can lead to inadequate assessments and poor patient outcomes. This interactive online course is designed to address the physical, environmental, and mental health challenges that often complicate the assessment of geriatric patients, along with techniques and communication strategies to improve interactions and outcomes. By discussing the challenges and techniques of geriatric assessment, this course aims to enhance the skills necessary for more effective and positive patient encounters.