The TCCC Combat Lifesaver (TCCC-CLS) Course is intended to familiarize military
personnel with TCCC principles, concepts, and critical skills to ensure they are adequately prepared to render medical aid to a trauma casualty.
The course begins with a classroom presentation followed by a series of interactive, hands-on skills training sessions that encompass tactical trauma assessment, bleeding control interventions, airway and respiratory management techniques, rescue drag/carry techniques, prevention, and treatment of shock, burns, eye injuries, splints, pain management, critical communication, and medical documentation practices.
The medical skills in which students are trained have been proven safe and effective; they can be performed by an individual with no prior medical training. At the completion of this course, students will have TCCC basic proficiency qualifications. The academic instruction training is designed to be delivered within a 40-hour timeframe for initial training (40-hour timeframe can be adjusted for smaller class sizes i.e., 5-10 students) and a modified timeframe for refresher training depending on several variables, such as class size and number of trainers. Based on the sample Course Map, the trainers can provide additional time for the students to practice at the various skills stations. The length of time at the skills stations is based on the trainer’s discretion and contingent on many factors including time, difficulty of skill, and organization of skill groupings, if applicable. Additionally, trainers have the option whether they choose to evaluate the students at the stations. Adequate training space must be provided to accommodate hands-on TCCC skills training. Optimal conditions would allow enough space for students to break out into multiple small groups to practice skills with access to training aids.
Safety is critical in any training environment. This course is low risk for hazards, but safety conditions should be assessed locally, and appropriate controls established. Every precaution should be taken during training to ensure student safety. Safety is everyone’s responsibility; recognize, mitigate, and report hazardous conditions.
After a supervised skill rehearsal, trainers will evaluate students while performing individual skills at testing skills stations. Students will then be formally evaluated using the Tactical Trauma Assessment Skills Checklist. After the skills assessment, trainers will provide a written examination comprised of 50 questions. The exam is only available online and can be found on Deployed Medicine. You will have to request access by filling out the instructor request form found in the CLS Course description. Subsequently, the students will receive a brief Course Critique consisting of basic questions (with Likert responses and several open - ended response questions to share personal feedback about the course along with future
course recommendations).
Completing Your Training
Completing a combat lifesaver course, like those offered by Tactical Medical Consultants, equips you with the vital skills needed to effectively manage medical emergencies.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel a sense of pride, knowing that you are now proficient at a TCCC basic level. This knowledge empowers you to be prepared and potentially save lives when it counts.
Embrace Your Heroic Potential
Becoming a combat lifesaver is a meaningful pursuit that enriches your skill set and provides the opportunity to save lives. With thorough training, engaging practical exercises, and real-world scenarios, you will be better equipped to respond confidently during emergencies.
Take the courageous step to enroll in a Combat Lifesaver course. The next time an emergency arises, you may very well be the hero someone desperately needs! Unleash your inner hero—because when time is critical, being prepared is everything!
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