Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Course - Camp Pendleton, CA
Per BUMED INST:1510.23C
TCCC applies to all BSO 18 Hospital Corpsmen including IDC's and is considered pre-deployment training. For further guidance and information on the TCCC provider course # B-300-4010, please click on the "NEMTI Camp Pendleton" link to your right.
Commanding Officers and Officers in Charge
- Ensure all Hospital Corpsmen complete the Expeditionary Medicine Web Based Training via NKO:
- Tactical Skill #1 – Expeditionary Medicine Web Based Training. Listed below is the minimum objective that student will complete before receiving written verification of training in the tactical care component of TCCC.
- Complete all Expeditionary Medicine Web Based Training courses. Content and related references can be found by consulting Navy eLearning on NKO
Catalog Codes: NMEMNCRFS061, NMEMCRFS061, NMEMPATMOV061, NMEMSHIPOP061, NMEMTCCC061
- Ensure deploying Hospital Corpsmen are scheduled to attend the TCCC course (B-300-4010).
- Tactical Skill #2 – Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course. Listed below is the minimum objective that a TCCC student will complete before receiving written verification of competency in the tactical care component of TCCC.
- Complete the approved TCCC course (B-300-4010) or a NAVMED MPT&E approved service equivalent TCCC course
- Enrollment information for TCCC course (B-300-4010) can be obtained below
Target Audience
- Provider Course: All Hospital Corpsmen
- Instructor Course: Hospital Corpsmen, E-5 and above
Purpose
Provider Course: To provide personnel with the knowledge and skills to provide medical care in a combat environment following the principles of pre-hospital trauma life support and the guidelines and mission of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC).
Instructor Course: To provide personnel with the knowledge and skills required to instruct others in providing medical care in a combat environment following the principles of pre-hospital trauma life support and the guidelines and mission of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC).
Prerequisites
Provider Course: Hospital Corpsmen in pay grades E 2 through E 9, with previous training in the following skills: Airways (NPA, advanced airways), splinting, pressure dressings, patient assessment (primary and secondary survey), CPR, shock recognition, and spinal stabilization.
Instructor Course: Hospital Corpsmen in pay grade E-5 and above, with previous experience in a combat environment. It is highly recommended that students have the 9502 NEC or recent instructional experience. The course familiarizes students with the curriculum and materials they will use during instruction but the responsibility lies with them to develop effective instructional techniques. The Navy has formal courses that provide instructional skills. Students should attend those courses before applying to becoming a TCCC instructor. Students should have proficiency in the following skills prior to attending the course: Casualty drags and carries, airways (NPA, advance airways, surgical cric), hemorrhage control, chest needle decompression, IVs, intraosseous infusion, splinting, pressure dressings, patient assessment (primary and secondary survey), CPR, shock recognition, and spinal stabilization.
Funding
Funding to attend the courses must be provided by the Parent command.
Important
Attendees of the Instructor Course will likely be assigned duties as a TCCC Instructor after you complete this course. If you are not already an instructor with the 9502 NEC you are strongly encouraged to complete the following courses on NKO:
- Instructional Delivery Continuum (IDC) - CNL-IDC-AP-1
- IDC Journeyman - CNL-JIT-0010
The courses are designed to train personnel in the application of principles of learning, instructional methods, strategies and techniques, effective communication, oral questioning, and presentation techniques.
To access courses: Log onto the NKO Web site. Launch Navy E-Learning, access Browse categories, US Dept of Navy (DON) for the courses listed above.
Course overview
To provide optimal medical support during combat by developing the students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in pre-hospital trauma life support topics with an emphasis on emergency medical care and evacuation, and treatment of shock-affected trauma casualties using the guidelines of tactical combat care during combat operations.
Dates
THE TCCC TRAINING SCHEDULES ARE LISTED BELOW.
NOTE: This is the proposed FY09 schedule. The dates are subject to change without notice.
NOTE: Due to NEMTI’s current mission requirements, the below dates are subject to change without notice:
| FY10 - 1st Quarter |
| Course Start Date |
Course End Date |
Course Type |
| 6-Oct-09 |
8-Oct-09 |
Provider |
| 20-Oct-09 |
22-Oct-09 |
Provider |
| 3-Nov-09 |
5-Nov-09 |
Instructor |
| December |
December |
EMF |
| FY10 - 2nd Quarter |
| Course Start Date |
Course End Date |
Course Type |
| January |
January |
EMF |
| 2-Feb-10 |
4-Feb-10 |
Provider |
| 23-Feb-10 |
25-Feb-10 |
Instructor |
| 2-Mar-10 |
4-Mar-10 |
Provider |
| 16-Mar-10 |
18-Mar-10 |
Provider |
| FY10 - 3rd Quarter |
| Course Start Date |
Course End Date |
Course Type |
| 6-Apr-10 |
8-Apr-10 |
Provider |
| 20-Apr-10 |
22-Apr-10 |
Provider |
| 4-May-10 |
6-May-10 |
Instructor |
| 18-May-10 |
20-May-10 |
Provider |
| 28-May-10 |
30-May-10 |
Reservist Class |
| June |
June |
EMF |
| FY10 - 4th Quarter |
| Course Start Date |
Course End Date |
Course Type |
| July |
July |
EMF |
| 30-Jul-10 |
1-Aug-10 |
Reservist Class |
| 3-Aug-10 |
5-Aug-10 |
Provider |
| 17-Aug-10 |
19-Aug-10 |
Instructor |
| 8-Sep-10 |
10-Sep-10 |
Reservist Class |
| 28-Sep-10 |
30-Sep-10 |
Provider |
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Quota Control and Lodging Information
Attendees will be billeted at the Naval Expeditionary Medicine Training Institute (NEMTI) compound. Government meal rate applies.
There will be four South East Asia Huts (SEAHUTS) allocated for berthing. Each hut can house a maximum of 20 students with the exception of the female berthing tent. Berthing will not be co-ed. Each student will be assigned a rack (aluminum cot with canvas), sleeping bag, and a space to store personal items. A separate shower facility is available with hot water, toilets, and sinks. This facility will be open for showering twice daily.
POC for lodging is DSN: 365-7121 Ext 225 or Comm: (760)725-7121 Ext 225
Application Submission - Regional POC's
POC for quota control and lodging information call DSN: 365-7121 Ext 225 or Comm: (760) 725-7121 Ext 225 or email.
Gear List
Complete gear list can be found on the TCCC Welcome Letter
Additional Items you may want to bring
- ALARM CLOCK W/BATTERIES (1)
- PADLOCK FOR FOOTLOCKER
Uniform: Working Uniform, e.g. BDU's (digital or woodland) or dungarees.
Airport Shuttle Service from San Diego
Proceed to the Neil Ash USO Center. Their phone number is: (619)296-3192. Ground Transportation Shuttle service is available through Cloud 9 Shuttle to Camp Pendleton.
Departure times: 1230, 1630, 1930, 2300, 0030
Cost: $25.00 (One-way)
Remember to get a receipt for the shuttle so you can get reimbursed on your travel claim. The shuttle cost is more expensive if you get the ticket directly from Cloud 9 rather than through the USO. The shuttle service should drop you off in the 63 Area of Camp Pendleton.
Directions
From San Diego Airport (South to North)
Take Interstate Hwy 5 North for approximately 65 miles.
0600-0559 DAILY: Exit Cristianitos Road and turn right (East), continue for approx. 4 miles to the Cristianitos Gate of MCB Camp Pendleton. Proceed through the gate and turn left at the gas station. NEMTI will be approx. 5 miles on the right hand side.
1801-0559 DAILY: Exit Basilone Road and turn right (East) and enter Basilone Gate of MCB Camp Pendleton. Proceed through gate and travel Basilone approx 3.2 miles and make a left onto San Mateo. (Road T's into Basilone). NEMTI will be approx. 5 miles on the right hand side of San Mateo.
From Orange County/Los Angeles Airports (North to South)
Take Interstate Hwy 405 South, approx 8 miles from Orange County Airport and 53 miles from LAX. Merge onto Hwy 5 South for approx 12 miles.
0600-1800 DAILY: Exit Cristianitos Road and turn left (East), continue for approx. 4 miles to the Cristianitos Gate of MCB Camp Pendleton. Proceed through the gate and turn left at the gas station. NEMTI is 1.5 miles on the right-hand side.
1801-0559 DAILY: Exit Basilone Road and turn left (East) and enter Basilone Gate of MCB Camp Pendleton. Proceed through gate and travel Basilone approx. 3.2 miles and make a left onto San Mateo. (Road T's into Basilone). NEMTI will be approx. 5 miles on the right hand side of San Mateo.
Turn right at the second driveway and proceed to the Administrative Building #632044.
Telephone Numbers
NEMTI (760) 694-7121
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