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TNCC — Trauma Nursing Core Course
TNCC is the ENA trauma nursing course that teaches a systematic trauma assessment and rapid identification of life-threatening injuries. Passing the skill station and online exam earns a four-year provider verification, open to RNs and non-RNs.
Named in 919 of 29,080 postings on this site as of 11 Nov 2026, mostly Registered Nurse (875), Paramedic (37) and LPN / LVN (6).
The facts, from the issuer
- What it is
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TNCC is the ENA course that gives nurses the knowledge and critical-thinking skills for high-quality trauma care.
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“TNCC is ENA's industry-leading course that gives nurses the knowledge and critical thinking skills to provide high-quality trauma care.”
- Eligibility
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Both RNs and non-RNs can earn the four-year TNCC provider verification.
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“Both RNs and non-RNs are eligible to obtain a four-year provider verification.”
- Format
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To pass you demonstrate all critical steps at the skill station and score 80 percent on the online open-book exam (two attempts, both within seven days of the last course day).
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“Online Exam: Passing score is 80 percent. Learners are offered two attempts to pass the exam. Both exam attempts must be taken within seven days”
- Length
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TNCC is usually taught over one and a half days, in person, hybrid or virtual,, with skill stations and group work.
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“TNCC is typically delivered over one-and-a-half days. In-person, hybrid, or virtual classroom learning options include skill stations, group discussion and other interactive exercises.”
- How long it lasts
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Passing TNCC earns a four-year, internationally recognized provider verification.
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“Four-year, internationally recognized verification as a TNCC provider is earned upon successful completion”
- Renewal
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The one-day TNCC Renewal Course is for RNs whose provider status expired less than 180 days ago; non-RNs cannot take the renewal course.
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“The TNCC Renewal Course is for RNs whose TNCC provider status has been expired for less than 180 days.”
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RNs who have taken TNCC before can register as Challengers: complete the pre-course modules and attend only day two for the skill station and exam. Non-RNs cannot challenge.
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“They only attend day two of the course to complete the skill station test and the online exam. TNCC Challenger learners receive 9.00 CNE hours.”
- Find a class or test site
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Search ENA's course list for in-person, hybrid or virtual TNCC courses; the registration contact for each course handles payment and questions.
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“Prospective learners can click here to search for an in-person, hybrid or virtual course.”
Where to take it
Start with the issuer’s own class or test-site search:
- Class search: ENA Find a Course Near You (TNCC/ENPC course list) (enau.ena.org)
Classes in our training directory that teach TNCC: 3 listed in 2 states. Pick a state, enter a ZIP, or use your location. Your ZIP and location are not sent anywhere: the page downloads, from this site, the ZIP-area file for the first two digits of your ZIP and the class lists for nearby states, and works out distances in your browser.
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