TAC Med (TECC-Based) Trauma Care

Service Description

TAC Med (TECC-Based) Trauma Care for Defenders ​ What We Will Cover ​ Mindset & safety: scene assessment, cover vs. concealment, communication with 911/dispatch, MIST casualty reports. TECC framework (MARCH-E): Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia/Head injury, Evacuation. Bleeding control: direct pressure, pressure dressings, wound packing, hemostatic gauze (e.g., QuikClot/ChitoGauze), and proper tourniquet selection/placement (CAT Gen7, SOF-T). Airway & breathing: recovery positions, manual airway maneuvers, NPA familiarity, recognizing chest injuries, applying vented/non-vented chest seals. Circulation & shock: identifying shock, preventing hypothermia, packaging for movement. Casualty movement: drags/carries, litter use, safe extraction. Gear setup: building an effective IFAK, placement on duty belt/plate carrier, sustainment and inspection. Legal & documentation: Good Samaritan concepts, limits of care by role, incident notes for reports. Stress-inoculated scenarios: force-on-paper drills, timed evolutions, low-light options (if range/classroom permits). Approximate Length ​ ~8 hours (core), with an optional +4-hour scenario block for expanded practicals. Outcome ​ Certificate of Completion in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care principles for the first responder/defender context. Students demonstrate competent application of tourniquets, wound packing with hemostatics, chest seal use, casualty movement, and MARCH-E sequencing. (If applicable) CLEET continuing-education hours may be available when pre-approved—list on your schedule page. What to Expect Logistically ​ Prerequisites: none; recommended comfort with basic first aid. (No medical license granted.) What to bring: government ID, note-taking gear, IFAK if you have one (loaners provided), eye/ear protection if doing low-light/noise scenarios, gloves, weather-appropriate clothing. Provided by us: training tourniquets, hemostatic training aids, chest-seal trainers, scenario supplies, and skill check-offs. Assessment: skills stations + short knowledge check; scenario performance with coaching. Age: 16+ recommended (under 18 with guardian waiver). Note: This course aligns with TECC concepts and “Stop the Bleed” best practices but is not an EMS certification. Why It Matters ​ Uncontrolled bleeding is the #1 preventable cause of death in trauma. Rapid hemorrhage control and correct MARCH-E priorities save lives before EMS arrives.