Title: Lesson 13-4 Geriatrics
Course: EMS 1119 Emergency Medical Technician > Section: Module XIII Special Patient Populations

Apply knowledge of growth development, aging and assessment to the geriatric population

At the end of this lesson and the associated lab activities students will be able to:

Cognitive Learning Objectives

- 13-4.1 Define and discuss the term “geriatrics.”
- 13-4.2 List the anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology of the Geriatric patient.
- 13-4.3 Discuss assessment & management considerations of a geriatric emergency

Affective Objectives

- No affective objectives identified

Psychomotor Objectives

- 13-4.1 Demonstrate assessment and management for a geriatric patient with a medical complaint

Online Video

Your instructor will recommend which videos to view for this lesson. All videos are valuable resources. Students may wish to view more to enhance their learning.

- Geriatric Emergencies Part 1 (39.25)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FXKXb0BO5c
- Geriatric Emergencies Part 2 (16:40)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfFKT2K7B_I