Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
TACTICAL EMERGENCY CASUALTY CARE (TECC) FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS
The Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) for Medical Providers course is tailored for healthcare professionals and first responders who are responsible for delivering critical care in high-risk and hazardous environments. This includes, but is not limited to, law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, and other medical providers who may encounter patients in tactical or mass casualty scenarios.
This comprehensive training program emphasizes the application of evidence-based practices to address life-threatening injuries in dynamic and potentially hostile settings. Participants will develop skills to effectively manage victims of terrorist attacks, mass casualty incidents, active shooter situations, and other violent emergencies. Scenarios are designed to prepare providers to operate under the unique pressures of these environments, ensuring they can prioritize interventions and allocate resources appropriately.
- Introduction to Tactical and Combat Medicine
- Algorithms and Protocols of C-TECC
- Wound Ballistics and Mechanisms of Injury
- Zones of Treatment
- Utilization of Modern Tactical Medical Equipment
- Organization and Management of the IFAK and Tactical Aid Bag
- Management of Massive Bleeding (Tourniquets, Hemostatics, Wound Packing, Junctional Tourniquets)
- Basic Airway Management (LRP, HT-CL, NPA, I-GEL, King Tube, BVM)
- Management of Thoracic Injuries (Chest Seal, Needle Chest Decompression)
- Management of Shock
- Treatment of Gunshot Wounds, Blast Injuries, Burns, and Fractures
- Basic and Advanced Hypothermia Protection (Passive and Active)
- Tactical and Combat Rescue Techniques
- Hyper-Realistic Simulation Exercises
Participants must have one of the following qualifications or an equivalent:
- Remote Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Medical Training
- Advanced First Aid, FPOS-I, or FREC Level 3
- Emergency First Aid or Emergency First Response
- Emergency Medical Technician – Basic or Emergency Medical Responder
- Designated Law Enforcement or Fire Department Medical Training
We supply all necessary tactical and operational gear, including:
- Tactical vest, helmet, kneepads, weapon sling, goggles, and safety gear
- Airsoft rifle, radios, headset, and PTT devices
- Complete medical aid bags and IFAKs
Participants may also use their personal individual gear.
Recommended Personal Equipment:
- Flashlight
- ChemLight
- Duct Tape
It is strictly forbidden to bring the following items:
- Any cutting or stabbing devices
- Live firearms
- OC sprays
(Multitools are permitted.)
Required:
- BDU Pants and Shirt
- Tactical Belt
- Combat Boots or Tactical Shoes
- Combat Shirt (T-shirts are permitted)
Prohibited:
- Shorts
- Training Pants
- Open Shoes
- Tank Tops
€950
- Programme Length: 3 Days
- Location: Pretty Bay, Malta
Faculty
Laszlo Hegedus NRP-FF, TP-C, Associate Lecturer.
CoROM Podcast Channel
The College releases a new podcast each Friday discussing wilderness medicine, austere healthcare and emergency medicine. We have four presenters including an MD PhD cardiologist, COL(ret) anaesthetist burns and pain specialist, a critical care paramedic and an offshore medic.
Listen To CoROM's Operational Medicine Podcast With Aebhric O'Kelly, Eirik Holmstrom & Laszlo Hegedus
Aebhric O’Kelly talks with Eric Holmstrom and Laszlo Hegedus about creating a new faculty within CoROM. They discuss their recent activities, including organising law enforcement competitions and teaching various medical courses.Â
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