TECC Instructor Course
The TECC Instructor Course prepares tactical medical professionals to teach life-saving casualty care with authority and precision. You will master advanced clinical skills across hemorrhage control, airway management, and shock treatment while developing the instructional tools to train others effectively. This course is built for responders ready to lead.
What you will learn:
You will gain a thorough command of the TECC framework, covering all three care phases from Direct Threat through Evacuation. Clinical training includes tourniquet application, needle thoracostomy, surgical airway management, fluid resuscitation, and hypothermia prevention. You will also learn how to design skill stations, write measurable learning objectives, and assess student performance using verified checklists. Supplementary content addresses special populations, mass casualty triage, tactical communication, and emerging medical technologies. By the end, you will have the clinical knowledge and instructional skills to deliver credible, high-impact TECC training in any operational setting.
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Course Content
8 Chapters • 33 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsFoundations of TECC and Tactical Medicine
Foundations of TECC and Tactical Medicine
Lesson 1 • Roles and Responsibilities of Responders
Clarifies the layered responder model from bystanders to tactical medics. Establishes accountability and scope of practice within each tier.
Lesson 2 • History and Evolution of TECC
Traces TECC's development from military TCCC to civilian application. Provides context for why the framework exists and how it shapes modern tactical EMS.
Lesson 3 • Legal and Ethical Foundations
Covers duty to act, consent, and documentation obligations in tactical settings. Connects ethical decision-making to real-world responder accountability.
Lesson 4 • TECC Framework and Care Phases
Defines the three care phases: Direct Threat, Indirect Threat, and Evacuation. Students map each phase to specific responder actions and decision points.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsHemorrhage Control Principles and Techniques
Hemorrhage Control Principles and Techniques
Lesson 1 • Wound Packing and Pressure Dressings
Covers hemostatic gauze packing for junctional and truncal wounds and the application of pressure dressings. Connects technique to wound geometry and bleeding severity.
Lesson 2 • Tourniquet Application and Management
Teaches correct tourniquet placement, tightening, and time documentation for limb hemorrhage. Addresses common errors that reduce effectiveness or cause harm.
Lesson 3 • Anatomy of Traumatic Hemorrhage
Reviews vascular anatomy relevant to compressible and non-compressible hemorrhage. Builds the physiological foundation needed to justify intervention choices.
Lesson 4 • Junctional and Truncal Hemorrhage Control
Addresses bleeding in groin, axilla, and neck where tourniquets cannot be applied. Students select and apply junctional devices and improvised techniques.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsAirway Management in Tactical Settings
Airway Management in Tactical Settings
Lesson 1 • Supraglottic and Advanced Airway Devices
Introduces supraglottic airway devices for medic-level responders managing unconscious casualties. Connects device selection to patient anatomy and available equipment.
Lesson 2 • Tactical Airway Assessment
Teaches rapid airway evaluation under threat conditions using visual and auditory cues. Prioritizes speed and safety over comprehensive clinical assessment.
Lesson 3 • Basic Airway Maneuvers and Adjuncts
Covers manual maneuvers and adjunct devices appropriate for non-medic and medic responders. Establishes the baseline toolkit before advanced techniques are introduced.
Lesson 4 • Surgical Airway as a Last Resort
Teaches needle and surgical cricothyrotomy for cannot-intubate, cannot-oxygenate scenarios. Emphasizes strict indications and procedural steps for medic-level providers.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsBreathing and Chest Trauma Management
Breathing and Chest Trauma Management
Lesson 1 • Open Chest Wound and Chest Seal Application
Addresses management of sucking chest wounds using vented and non-vented chest seals. Connects seal selection to wound characteristics and available equipment.
Lesson 2 • Recognition of Tension Pneumothorax
Teaches clinical signs of tension pneumothorax in a tactical environment with limited diagnostic tools. Stresses presumptive treatment when signs are present.
Lesson 3 • Needle Thoracostomy Technique
Covers landmark identification and procedural steps for needle decompression at two anatomical sites. Students practice correct angle, depth, and confirmation of success.
Lesson 4 • Chest Anatomy and Injury Mechanisms
Reviews thoracic anatomy and the mechanisms that produce penetrating and blunt chest trauma. Provides the anatomical basis for all subsequent chest interventions.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsCirculation and Shock Management
Circulation and Shock Management
Lesson 1 • Pathophysiology of Hemorrhagic Shock
Explains the stages of hemorrhagic shock and their physiological consequences. Connects shock progression to urgency and type of intervention required.
Lesson 2 • Tranexamic Acid Administration
Covers the mechanism, indications, dosing, and timing of tranexamic acid in traumatic hemorrhage. Stresses the time-sensitive window for maximum effectiveness.
Lesson 3 • Vascular Access in Tactical Settings
Covers intravenous and intraosseous access techniques appropriate for tactical environments. Emphasizes speed, site selection, and confirmation under austere conditions.
Lesson 4 • Fluid Resuscitation Strategies
Teaches permissive hypotension, blood product priorities, and crystalloid limitations in trauma. Students select fluid type and volume based on injury pattern and phase.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsHypothermia Prevention and Disability Assessment
Hypothermia Prevention and Disability Assessment
Lesson 1 • Rapid Neurological Assessment
Covers AVPU and GCS tools for rapid disability assessment in tactical environments. Connects neurological status to airway management and evacuation priority.
Lesson 2 • The Lethal Triad in Trauma
Explains the interdependence of hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy in trauma mortality. Establishes why early prevention is more effective than late treatment.
Lesson 3 • Exposure and Environmental Considerations
Addresses full-body exposure for injury identification while minimizing heat loss. Balances thorough assessment with environmental protection in field conditions.
Lesson 4 • Hypothermia Recognition and Prevention
Teaches clinical signs of hypothermia and field-expedient warming strategies. Connects early intervention to improved coagulation and survival outcomes.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsCasualty Assessment and MARCH Protocol
Casualty Assessment and MARCH Protocol
Lesson 1 • MARCH Protocol Overview and Sequence
Introduces MARCH as the organizing framework for tactical casualty assessment. Reinforces why the sequence prioritizes hemorrhage before airway in tactical settings.
Lesson 2 • Casualty Handoff and MIST Report
Teaches structured handoff communication using the MIST format for accurate information transfer. Connects clear reporting to continuity of care and downstream treatment decisions.
Lesson 3 • Triage in Multi-Casualty Scenarios
Covers START and tactical triage methods for sorting multiple casualties under threat. Students apply triage categories and make resource allocation decisions.
Lesson 4 • Integrating Interventions into Assessment
Teaches students to perform interventions during assessment rather than after it. Builds the habit of treat-as-you-find to reduce time to critical intervention.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsInstructor Skills and Course Delivery
Instructor Skills and Course Delivery
Lesson 1 • Assessment, Feedback, and Remediation
Covers formative and summative assessment tools for TECC skill verification and knowledge testing. Equips instructors to deliver constructive feedback and manage remediation plans.
Lesson 2 • Lesson Planning and Objective Writing
Teaches how to write measurable learning objectives and structure lesson plans for TECC topics. Ensures instructional alignment between objectives, content, and assessment.
Lesson 3 • Adult Learning Principles in TECC Training
Applies andragogy and experiential learning theory to tactical medical education. Connects learner motivation and prior experience to instructional design choices.
Lesson 4 • Scenario Design and Simulation Facilitation
Teaches construction of realistic tactical scenarios and facilitation of simulation-based learning. Connects scenario fidelity to transfer of training in real-world response.
Lesson 5 • Skill Station Design and Facilitation
Covers setup, facilitation, and debriefing of hands-on TECC skill stations. Builds instructor confidence in managing equipment, space, and learner performance simultaneously.
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This course is for you:
Tactical EMS provider: ready to transition from responder to certified instructor.
Law enforcement medic: seeking formal credentials to train fellow officers.
Firefighter paramedic: wanting to lead agency-wide tactical casualty care programs.
Military veteran medic: translating combat medical experience into civilian instruction.
Emergency management coordinator: building community-level tactical medical training capacity.
Experienced EMT: stepping into a training officer role for the first time.
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