Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

The 8Th Edition TNCC Provider course offered at Fort Healthcare is a 2-day course developed by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) to provide core-level trauma knowledge and psychomotor skills associated with the delivery of professional nursing care to the trauma patient. The information is presented through instructor-led lectures and psychomotor skills stations.

About TNCC

Every second counts when stabilizing life-threatening trauma cases. This course, taught by qualified nurses, prepares you with the knowledge, critical thinking skills and training needed to provide high-quality, trauma nursing care. After completing this course, you will be able to properly assess and implement evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for your patients.

Here’s a glimpse into what you’ll learn:

The latest trauma nursing practice recommendations
Systematic assessment and application of care
Rapid identification of life-threatening injuries

TNCC, 8th Edition, supports your clinical skill development! The latest edition offers exciting new features and a dynamic course structure for engaging learning.

Features include:

Virtual learning module
Interactive teaching strategies
Electronic, open-book testing – No more test anxiety!
Updated evidence-based provider manual
One-and-a-half-day course
18.25 CNE hours
CHALLENGER: No classroom time. This modality is only available for registered nurses with TNCC experience and who are comfortable with self-study. RNs are verified as a TNCC provider after successful completion of the course. RNs will receive 3 contact hours for completing the skills testing, online exam, and evaluation. Pre-course modules are optional.

Course Format

A variety of learning methodologies are included to cater to every learning style, including:

Manual
Online modules
Simulation
Instructor-led classroom discussions and skill stations

Manual: The latest edition of the TNCC Provider Manual includes evidence-based content developed by trauma emergency experts. The 24-chapter, comprehensive manual is a compilation of current trauma nursing standards and a valuable resource for future reference. The textbook for the FULL COURSE is included in the registration fee ($315) and will be delivered to students after registration is finalized. Students will receive an eBook if they sign up within 15 days of the start of the class. Students taking the CHALLENGER course will have the option to sign up for a session with a book (additional cost of $78) or without a book.

Online modules: Online modules with links to additional information are provided prior to the course date to let you learn at your own pace, apply what you learn and receive immediate feedback, and refer back to information at any time. The modules are a complete case study process — taking you through an entire sequence of care. A rescheduling fee of $100 applies if unable to attend due to incomplete modules.

Live simulation: TNCC includes training using both an individual and team approach. Trauma nursing process skills stations offer you the opportunity to practice trauma patient assessments and interventions in a controlled environment.

Instructor-led classroom discussions and skills stations: TNCC is a one-and-a-half-day intensive course taught by expert instructors.

Verification and Contact Hours

Upon successful completion of the course ENA will issue a 4-year provider verification card
Contact hours are awarded for course completion.
80% is needed to pass during the multiple-choice, open book exam (50 questions).
70% is needed to pass during skill station evaluation.

Remediation

If a student fails the multiple choice exam, the student may retest once with an alternate version of the exam.
If a student fails the skills station, the student may retest once with an alternate scenario.
If a student does not pass the skills station or written test upon retest, the student must register for another course or challenge a subsequent course in order to pursue verification status. A re-registration fee of $100 applies

Rescheduling Policy

All registrations are final. Course credit can be applied to future courses but will not be refunded.
You may email to reschedule 7 business days prior to the course start date with no additional charge. Our administrative office is closed on weekends and holidays.
If you contact us less than 7 business days prior to the course start date, a $100 rescheduling fee will be charged.
Rescheduling/cancellation exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Questions?

Please contact Course Directors Halley Decker, RN, BSN, CEN (halleybrooks@rocketmail.com) or Juanita Tarp , RN, BSN, CEN (juanita.tarp@gmail.com) with any questions.

PLEASE NOTE The waiver agreement and cancellation information that you will be prompted to agree to upon checkout pertains to our fitness classes. Please disregard for this course and refer to this page of information instead!