Trauma Nursing Core Course
(9TH Edition)

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, intervene and/or assist with interventions, and provide evidence-based trauma nursing care within the context of a trauma team.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.

Course Fee: $400

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 (or equivalent, as defined by their country of practice). RNs are verified as TNCC providers after successful completion of the course. This course choice is an ideal option for RNs taking the course for the first time. Contact hours are awarded if the RN is unsuccessful but otherwise meets the contact hour requirements. The total number of contact hours awarded for each course is 18.25.
 
Fast Track Renewal (RN, TNCC only): One day of instructor-led classroom time with skills testing, an online exam, and required pre-course work. This TNCC-only option is for registered nurses (or the equivalent, as defined by the student’s country of practice). RNs are verified as TNCC providers after successful completion of the course.  You must have a current TNCC PROVIDER status. Contact hours are awarded if the RN is unsuccessful but otherwise meets the contact hour requirements. The total number of contact hours awarded is 10.75.
 

Challenger (RN): No classroom time. This option includes skills testing and an online exam only and does not require pre-course work. 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 TNCC providers after successful completion of the course. RNs will receive 3 contact hours for completing the skills testing, online exam, and evaluation.  

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. The total number of contact hours awarded for each course is 16.25 for non-RNs.

Here’s a glimpse into what you’ll learn:

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

 

Why is ENA’s TNCC the right course for you?

  • Evidence-based content developed by trauma nursing experts
  • Curriculum designed specifically for nurses
  • Course content is updated regularly as trauma care evolves
  • Four-year, internationally recognized verification as a TNCC provider is earned upon successful completion
  • Increases your confidence in trauma patient care
  • VIRTUAL Courses are available year-round
  • Earn 19.5 CNE hours