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About GEMS: About
American Geriatrics
Society -- The American Geriatrics Society is a nationwide, not-for-profit
association of geriatric health care professionals, research scientists,
and other concerned individuals dedicated to improving the health, independence,
and quality of life for all older people. The Society promotes high quality,
comprehensive, and accessible care for America's older population, including
those who are chronically ill and disabled. The organization provides leadership
to health care professionals, policy makers, and the public by developing,
implementing, and advocating programs in patient care including Geriatric
Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), research, professional and
public education, and public policy.
National Council of State
Emergency Medical Services Training Coordinators -- The National Council
of State Emergency Medical Services Training Coordinators is a not-for-profit
organization consisting of 55 members from each state, District of Columbia,
or territory of the United States of America. For over 25 years, the Council
has been promoting the training of Emergency Medical Services personnel based
on sound educational principles, current medical knowledge, and practice.
The Council seeks the standardization of nationwide training curricula, certification/recertification
policies and procedures, the reciprocity of certification from state to state,
and the public recognition and trust of prehospital EMS personnel health
care providers.
Jones and Bartlett Publishers-
Based in Sudbury, Massachusetts, J&B is the seventh largest academic publisher
in the United States, publishing text, professional, and reference books,
and a variety of multimedia products. Jones and Bartlett has publishing partnerships
with the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of
Pediatrics, American Geriatrics Society, American Heart Association, American
Society for Law Enforcement Training, International Association of Fire Chiefs,
National Academies of Emergency Dispatch, National Fire Protection Association,
National Safety Council, and National Ski Patrol. In addition to emergency
medical services, J&B publishes titles in the fields of nursing and medicine,
health and physical education, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics,
and computer science.
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