Trauma Nursing Core

Training Course (TNCC)

Nurses caring for a trauma patient on a gurney.

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.

    • The latest trauma nursing practice recommendations

    • Systematic assessment and application of care

    • Rapid identification of life-threatening injuries

    • 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 via Zoom: 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

  • Increased confidence in trauma patient care

  • TNCC courses available year-round at locations conveniently located near you

  • Earn 18.25 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.