Course Overview

2023 PFC MED Whitepaper

TCAIR Expanded (TCAIR-X) combines TCAIR-MIL and PHTLS into a five-day course providing both TCCC and PHTLS certifications upon successful completion. Additional days of scenarios and final training exercises may be added to customize the course based on unit-specific desired learning objectives or mission needs. Includes Heartsaver CPR certification through American Heart Association.

TRAUMA CARE AND IMMEDIATE RESPONSE -MILITARY

Military personnel experience diverse and often dangerous operational and environmental challenges unlike any other. The “Must Haves,” Three Phases of TCCC, Reassessment, 4-Points of Performance, and Casualty Movement are a few topics covered in this three-day immersion course. Day 1 of TCAIR-MIL is focused on military operations-centric trauma management, tools, techniques, and treatment procedures. Training prepares operators for the first response to physical trauma and medical emergencies on the battlefield and in austere environments. Day 2 encompasses multiple skills stations and hands-on practical exercises to enhance skill development and retention. Day 3 is scenario-based training designed to expose students to more significant ambiguity, fluidity, and decision-making. Training is brought into a new realm of realism and effectiveness by using moulage, non-lethal training munitions, trained role-players, varying conditions of light, and many other artificial stressors. NAEMT, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, recognizes all PFC TCAIR training. Successful completion of TCAIR-MIL earns graduates their Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Certification, valid for three years. If you are active-duty military, this medical training is a must.

PRE-HOSPITALIZATION TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (PHTLS)

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support courses are designed to improve the quality of first responder trauma care and decrease mortality. This academic program is based on pre-hospital trauma care principles, emphasizing the treatment of multi-symptom trauma patients with specific needs. PHTLS promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care. It is based on the belief that, given a good knowledge base and principles, EMS practitioners can make reasonable decisions regarding patient care. This PHTLS course is continuously updated and revised to remain current with advances in the field, ATLS Guidelines, and real-world feedback from PHTLS participants. Graduates will receive a PHTLS 4-year certification through the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) along with 16 continuing education credit hours towards recertification. This training is a must for any EMS provider.

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