Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) prepare emergency nurses for life-threatening trauma and pediatric cases when every second counts. These courses give you the knowledge, critical thinking skills and training needed to provide high-quality nursing care.

Both courses consist of two portions. The first is an online course followed by an in-person, hands-on skills test. Please note, the online portion must be completed prior to attending the skills test.

Prerequisites

• Participants must be a registered nurse who possesses a current unrestricted nursing license to receive verification.
• Licensed practical nurses and paramedics are eligible to attend all portions of the course and obtain CNE hours, but are not eligible for provider status verification.

Course Format

A variety of learning methodologies are included to cater to every learning style, including:

• Provider manual
• Online modules
• Simulation
• Instructor-led classroom discussions and skill stations

Provider manual: The latest edition of the TNCC and ENPC Provider Manuals include evidence-based content developed by emergency nursing experts.

Online modules: Online pre-course modules with links to additional information are provided 30 days prior to the course date to let you learn at your own pace, apply what you learn and receive immediate feedback, and refer back to information at any time. The modules are a complete case study process — taking you through an entire sequence of care.

Live simulation: TNCC and ENPC include training using both an individual and team approach. Skills stations offer you the opportunity to practice patient assessments and interventions in a controlled environment.

Instructor-led classroom discussions and skills stations: TNCC and ENPC are 1.5-day intensive courses taught by expert instructors.

Please follow the steps below for course completion. Questions can be directed to kthelen@bozemanhealth.org.

Step 1: Complete and submit the request form below to be put in contact with the course coordinator. Courses are offered multiple times a year and availability may vary. If a course has an available seat, you will receive an email with information and registration instructions.

Step 2: Once registered, you will receive an email from ENA with a link to your online pre-course modules.

Step 3: Pick up your TNCC or ENPC Provider Manual and pay for the course at the Bozeman Health Education Department:

• The Bozeman Health Education Department is located at the Bozeman Health Deaconess Medical Center, 937 Highland Blvd. Use entrance 5 then proceed to the 2nd floor, suite 5210.
• Pay with cash, check, or debit/credit.
• The cost of the course is $350.
• The Education Department is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. We strongly recommend calling ahead to make sure someone is available to assist you: 406-414-5018.

Step 4: Complete the pre-course modules before attending in-person class. These modules are available on the ENA website, and take approximately four hours to complete. If the modules are not complete, you will not be allowed to participate in the classroom portion.

If you experience technical difficulties, please contact ENA via email at: courseops@ena.org or call 1-800-942-0011 Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Eastern Time.

Step 5: Attend the in-person class on your scheduled date/time. The Bozeman Health Education Classrooms are located at the Bozeman Health Deaconess Medical Center, 937 Highland Blvd. Use entrance 5 then proceed to the 2nd floor. Look for the Education Classrooms located behind the elevators.

Step 6: You have 7 calendar days from the second day of class to take the exam. It is recommended that you take the exam as soon as possible as you will only have access for 7 days; this includes one retake if needed. Many students stay after class on day 2 to complete the exam on their own laptop or device. After successfully completing the exam and course evaluation, you will be given access to your course completion certificate available on the ENA website.