Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) are critical frameworks for managing trauma in high-stress, often life-threatening situations. Mastery of these skills can be understood through the lens of the four stages of competence, a model that outlines the progression from ignorance to expertise.
Since its inception, the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) has evolved its guidance on tourniquet placement, especially with advancements in battlefield medicine and lessons learned from conflicts. 1. Early Guidance (1990s-early 2000s): Initially, CoTCCC recognized the need for clear...
CTOMS™ Academy announces the release of Tactical Trauma Care Essential – Japanese™. CTOMS™, in partnership with Fujita Medical Instruments™, has launched a Japanese version of CTOMS™ Academy’s TCCC/TECC online training. The course is now available to Japanese service members through...
