Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
About TNCC
Every second counts when stabilizing life-threatening trauma cases. This course, taught by qualified emergency nurses, prepares you with the knowledge, critical thinking skills and hands-on 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
Exciting new features, include:
Virtual learning modules including avatar-based simulation
Interactive teaching strategies
Electronic, open-book testing - No more test anxiety!
Updated evidence-based provider manual
One and a half-day course
18.25 contact hours of CNE
Course Format
A variety of learning methodologies are included to cater to every learning style, including:
Textbook
Online modules
Live simulation
Instructor-led classroom discussions and skill stations
Textbook: The latest edition of the TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course 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.
Online learning: 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.
Live simulation: TNCC includes hands-on training using both an individual and team approach. Trauma nursing process psychomotor skills stations offer you the opportunity to practice trauma patient assessments and interventions in a controlled environment.
Instructor-led classroom discussions and skill stations: TNCC is a one-and-a-half-day intensive course taught by expert instructors.
Why is ENA’s TNCC the right course for you?
Evidence-based content developed by trauma nursing experts
Curriculum designed specifically for nurses
Course education is updated regularly as trauma care evolves
4-year, internationally recognized verification as a TNCC provider is earned upon successful completion
Increase your confidence in trauma patient care
TNCC courses available year-round at locations conveniently located near you
Earn 18.3 contact hours of CNE
Prerequisites
Participants must be an RN and possess a current unrestricted nursing license to receive verification
LPNs and paramedics are eligible to attend all portions of the course except for the written and psychomotor evaluations. For this reason, they do not receive verification but are awarded contact hours
Course Materials
TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course Provider Manual is required for the course.