IBSC Tactical Medicine Review
IBSC Renewal Credits: 16
Enrolment : Continuous
Location: Online
IBSC Tactical Medicine Review (TMR)
CoROM recommends this course as preparation for the Tactical Paramedic Board (TP-C) Exam.
Enhance your tactical medical knowledge and skills with this comprehensive online course. Designed for medical professionals and first responders operating in high-risk environments. This review delves into critical aspects of tactical medicine
“I only used your prep course and passed the first try. I just wanted to thank you for your program and affordability and also that little study sheet at the end saved me on multiple questions! If any friends take this exam, I will surely recommend them to you!” – Paul M.
- MARCH Patient Assessment: Master the systematic approach to rapidly assess and prioritize life-threatening injuries in the field.
- Hemostatic Options: Explore advanced techniques and tools for controlling bleeding in tactical situations.
- Airway Ladder & Respiration/Circulation Assessment: Learn to establish and maintain a patent airway, assess respiratory function, and manage circulation issues in challenging conditions.
- Hypothermia/Head Injury: Understand the unique challenges of treating these conditions in tactical environments and implement effective interventions.
- Environmental Factors: Identify and mitigate the impact of extreme weather, altitude, and other environmental hazards on patient care.
- Medicine Administration: Review safe and effective medication delivery methods in tactical scenarios.
- Operational Trauma Management: Develop strategies for managing trauma patients from point of injury to definitive care in operational settings.
- START/SALT Triage: Apply triage principles to prioritize patient care during mass casualty incidents.
- Prolonged Field Care: Acquire skills to provide extended care to patients in austere environments when evacuation is delayed.
- Tactical Team Operations: Integrate medical care seamlessly into tactical team operations to optimize mission success and personnel safety.
- Medical Mission Analysis: Evaluate the medical risks and requirements of specific missions to ensure adequate preparation and resource allocation.
- Canine First Aid: Learn to provide basic first aid to working dogs injured in the line of duty.
- Tactical Medical Kits: Review the essential components of tactical medical kits and their appropriate use.
Two Sample Tests: Assess your knowledge retention and understanding of course material through two comprehensive exams.
The Certified Tactical Paramedic (TP-C) Examination consists of 125 questions and 10 unscored items. The candidate is provided 2.5 hours to complete the examination.
The certification process is focused on the knowledge level of accomplished, tactical paramedics in hostile and austere environments.
The questions on the examination are based in sound paramedicine and tactical principles. The candidate is expected to maintain a significant knowledge of current ACLS, ITLS/PHTLS, TCCC and TECC standards.
The Board Examination may also be taken with paper and pencil at our testing facilities in Pretty Bay, Malta.
Tuition: €95
CPD Enrolment
All CPD courses must be enroled through our Student Portal in order to receive access to the course. If you do not have a student login, you can create an account on the portal. Click on "Enrol In Course" button above to access.
- Course Delivery: Online
- CPD Credits: 16

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