Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification, 9th edition

The TNCC Certification, widely recognized as the premier course for hospitals and trauma centers worldwide, empowers nurses with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and hands-on training to provide expert care for trauma patients.

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

ENA developed The Trauma Nursing Core Course to establish a standardized body of trauma nursing knowledge and to improve the care of all trauma patients. This seventh edition course combines interactive learning with scenario-based assessments to give nurses a comprehensive learning experience.

About TNCC

This course taught by qualified emergency nurses, delivers the knowledge, critical thinking skills and hands-on training needed to keep trauma patients safe. The overall course objective is to improve trauma patient outcomes by providing nurses with foundational trauma knowledge, skills, and a systematic Trauma Nursing Process to guide trauma patient care.

After taking TNCC, nurses will be able to systematically assess the trauma patient, to intervene and/or assist with interventions, and to provide evidence-based trauma nursing care within the context of a trauma team.

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, 9th Edition, is here!

This new and improved edition brings exciting new features and course structure.

Reshaped and revised pre-course learning activities to include modules on communication and shock.
The addition of “The LGBTQ+ Trauma Patient” chapter.
Interactive activities are interwoven throughout the classroom time.

Choose the Course thats right for you

Full Course (RN) – One and a half days of instructor-led classroom time with skills testing, an online exam, and required pre-course work. This option is for registered nurses. RNs are verified as a TNCC provider after successful completion of the course. This course choice is an ideal option for RNs taking the course for the first time and students with lapsed provider status. Contact hours are awarded if the RN is unsuccessful but otherwise meets the contact hour requirements. RNs will receive contact hours for completing the pre-course work and an evaluation and contact hours after completing the classroom time and evaluation. The total number of contact hours awarded for each course is 19.5 CNE Hours

Challenger (RN) – This option is available for IN-PERSON class only. ** The ENA now requires challengers to complete pre-course modules** This option includes pre-course modules, skills testing and an online exam. It is for registered nurses (or the equivalent as defined by their country of practice) with ENPC or TNCC experience and who are comfortable with self-study. RNs are verified as an ENPC or TNCC provider after successful completion of the course.

1-Day Renewal- Students must have a current TNCC 8th edition provider status to take this course. – The 1-Day Renewal course offers 13.75 credit hours and includes one day of lecture, the psychomotor skill station test, and the online exam. Students must complete the pre-course modules before attending.

Non-RN – One and a half days of instructor-led classroom time, skills testing, and required pre-course work. This option is for healthcare professionals interested in trauma patient care who are not registered nurses. No provider verification is granted. Contact hours are awarded if the non-RN meets the contact hour requirements.

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 two-day intensive course taught by expert instructors.

TTNCC Pre-course Online Modules Requirement

All students are required to complete the TNCC Provider Pre-Course Online Modules before attending class. TNCC is an intensive two day course intended for experienced Emergency Nurses. Without completing the pre-course online modules before attending class, students will not be allowed into the class. Reschedule fees will apply
Instructions on accessing the modules will be in the Confirmation Email after registration/purchase is complete

Textbook Requirement

You must have the Trauma Nursing Core Course Provider Manual (9th edition) by Emergency Nurses Association – to complete the pre-course online modules and bring to class. (Available for purchase at check out)