FAQ’s – Virtual Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

How is a Virtual TNCC training
program delivered? Is this a self-study program?
The Virtual TNCC training program is
delivered by our faculty, via live video stream, direct to the student’s
desktop, laptop or tablet. We have students participating from all over
the world.
Is this
course certification accepted just like an in-person TNCC training program?
This is the exact same course as the in-person
course except that it is delivered entirely by video conferencing.
Who issues my certificate?
Upon successful completion,
you will receive an TNCC Card electronically issued by the Emergency Nursing
Association. An ENA TNCC Card is good for four (4) years and will expire the
last day of the month in which you took your course.
What do I have to do to
complete the course and receive my TNCC certificate?
For
you to successfully complete the Virtual TNCC Course, you must:
· Complete the pre-course materials
· Attend all portions of the virtual class
lectures, skills and practice stations
· Successfully pass the Virtual TNCC Trauma
Nursing Process (TNP) psychomotor skills station
· Complete the online ENA TNCC multiple-choice
written evaluation with a passing score of 80% or better.
What time does the course
start and how long does it last?
Typical Virtual Course Start Times Each Day:
Pacific Standard Time: 6:30 a.m.
Mountain Time: 7:30 a.m.
Central Time: 8:30 a.m.
Eastern Standard Time: 9:30 a.m.
Day 1 of course will take approximately 9
hours, Day 2 including testing will take approximately 7 hours. These hours
will highly depend on class experience levels, questions, etc.
Will I still receive
continuing education credit?
Contact hours will be provided
by the Emergency Nurse’s Association. The Emergency Nurses Association is
accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
I found a cheaper course
online. What makes your course so much better?
You could possibly search
around and maybe find a cheaper course but these are the reasons we believe our
courses are the best ones available.
· Each of our instructors has over 20 years of experience
working with and teaching trauma.
· The vast majority of our instructors have master’s
degrees in nursing and all have worked as clinical educators.
· The ENA has utilized a number of our
instructors to develop questions, content and textbook material for TNCC and ENPC
Programs.
· We develop a number of training aids and video
content to help enhance your learning experience.
· Our goal is not only to ensure you are
successful in class but also to prepare you for the real world; your next shift
where you will be caring for critical pediatric patients.
What equipment do I need to
have to take a virtual course?
A desktop, laptop or tablet
computer that is running either Microsoft or Apple iOS operating system. A
video camera, microphone and speakers to be able to participate in virtual
class activities. An internet connection to connect with Zoom Video Conferencing.
Why do I need to keep my
camera on during the virtual course?
Just like in an in-person
training program, our faculty is responsible for ensuring that the student is
present and engaged. We have large flat panel TV monitors so we are able to
clearly see students’ faces to pick up on visual learning cues just like we
would in an actual classroom. The video conferencing software also indicates
when students’ video window is minimized or not in the forefront.
Will all future TNCC training
programs be delivered virtually?
We do not know. We do believe
that Virtual TNCC training is here to stay. As a company, we have not abandoned
our onsite in-person training programs but we have shifted 90-95% to Virtual TNCC
delivery.
We are currently doing a
hybrid program with some of our larger clients. We deliver all the virtual
video lecture content and their TNCC instructors do skills stations and
testing. We credential their existing TNCC instructors and do ongoing video
monitoring to ensure they meet established ENA guidance and standards.
When will I be able to take a
Virtual Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (TNCC)?
Registration is open now with classes
starting weekly.