Rescue Trauma And
Casualty Care Course (RTACC)
Do you think you're trauma ready?
The Medics Lodge is a flagship provider of the Level 3 Award in Rescue Trauma and Casualty Care (RTACC) and delivers a unique learning experience specifically designed for emergency services personnel and high-risk workplace members, such as Police, Military, and Close Protection Officers.
RTACC provides a high level of advanced casualty trauma care, specifically for individuals operating in high-risk, hazardous and hostile pre-hospital environments.
Candidates will be equipped with skills and knowledge to confidently manage time-critical medical and trauma emergencies in an engaging but challenging manner whilst waiting for expert medical help.
three days, non-stop learning.
The Medics Lodge provides a combination of comprehensive short seminars, practical skill stations, and dynamic, immersive simulations taken from real-world incidents. Our delivery involves highly realistic simulations that replicate the intensity and complexity of real-world pre-hospital emergency and tactical scenarios. This immersive method exceeds traditional classroom-based learning, offering an exceptional level of readiness for contemporary medical professionals.
Seminars
During the course, delegates are involved in a collection of theoretical short seminars that promote engagement, retention and critical thinking.
Skill Stations
Throughout the course, delegates will participate in a range of objective-driven skill stations from wound packing to airway management in a mix of settings.
Simulations
Expect this delivery to be fast-moving, with time-appropriate and feedback-rich simulations that work effectively both as part of a team and as an individual.
ROLE of an
RTACC provider
Introduction of being an RTACC provider, kinematics, and mechanism of injury.
Responding to an incident
Scene Assessment, Safe Approach & Initial Actions. Including triage.
External Major Haemorrhage
Direct/indirect pressure, haemostatic agents and tourniquet application.
Patient Airway Management
Manual techniques and Airway adjuncts, including Supraglottic Airways.
Respiratory Assessment
Assessing and managing thoracic trauma and application of chest seals.
Emergency Resuscitation
Adult immediate life-support (ILS) and pit-crew resuscitation.
Circulation
And Shock
Management of internal injuries, wounds and recognition of shock.
Head, Handling & Hypothermia
Assessment and treatment of head injuries and extrication techniques.
Basic Life Support (Including AED)
Adult and paediatric BLS, covering choking and the safe use of a Defibrillator.
Recognition of Medical Emergencies
Recognition and early management of common medical emergencies.
Emergency Oxygen Administration
Safe use of emergency oxygen administration including health and safety.
RTACC can be tailored and adjusted to suit the operational and clinical requirements of our clients; therefore, this module list is not exhaustive.
The Medics Lodge is one of the very few training providers globally that hold a professional partnership with The Anaesthesia, Trauma, and Critical Care Group (TAG) and have engineered the RTACC programme to be a leading contender for pre-hospital trauma courses for first-responders.
Entry criteria
Whilst no prior qualifications are required, delegates should have the appropriate experience and knowledge equivalent to a Level 3 first-aid course or above.
Assessments
Delegates will be continuously observed and assessed alongside a series of assessed practical sessions, as well as a thirty multiple-choice question (MCQ) written examination.
Certification
The Rescue Trauma And Casualty Care qualification is valid for 3 years upon successful completion. To recertify, delegates will need to repeat the whole course.
Pre-reading
Delegates will be issued pre-learning materials and pre-course tasks to complete on our online Classroom platform. The RTACC manual is being rewritten, but it can be ordered if requested.
RTACC course Gallery.
frequently asked questions
How and where do i book?
The Medics Lodge RTACC course is predominantly delivered to closed groups of non-registered healthcare professionals and first responders. We do run occasional open courses across the UK. If you’re interested in attending this course, please email training@medicslodge.com
Do you offer military discount?
We do, in most cases offer a discount to serving members of the Armed Forces that are self-funding. For any open-courses that are available discounts can also be extended to veterans. We also offer discounts to Student Paramedics that are self-funding.
Please note – if course enrolment is directly through Alford Group we can’t promise individual discounts and would advise that you speak with Alford directly.
What are the entry requirements?
To attend this course, you must have some experience and underlying knowledge in emergency medicine. Ideally any qualification or course that meets level B-C on the faculty of pre-hospital cares skill-set framework or above.
Due to the nature of this qualification, candidates should be physically capable of undertaking practical assessments in a range of environments including live casualty handling.
There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification; however, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the MQC.
What happens if i don't pass the MQC?
To pass the MQC, delegates must achieve a score of 21 or more. The MQC is out of 30 marks and involves 30 questions which are automatically generated by The ATACC Group.
If you do not achieve the pass mark, your case will be reviewed by our instructional team who will advise on what to do going forward. In some cases this could be deferral to another course, question confirmation and/or a retest.
What's the difference between RTACC and FREC 3?
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is also a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, ideal for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responder. FREC 3 is a 5 day course, designed for those who are often first to arrive at a potential first aid emergency and is predominantly a medical emergency heavy course.
RTACC however is 3 days long, and designed by active, current and leading pre-hospital experts and designed to be more hands-on, immersive and trauma focused. FREC 3 fulfils the competencies set out in the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (PHEM) skills framework at descriptor level D whilst RTACC is a level E course as per the PHEM competencies.
Rescue Trauma And Casualty Care Course (RTACC)
This level 3 award is for individuals who might have to provide immediate trauma care to patients in a pre-hospital environment.
RTACC delivers a high level of advanced casualty trauma care, specifically for individuals operating in high-risk, hazardous and hostile pre-hospital environments.
The Medics Lodge delivers a high level of enhanced first aid, specifically designed for emergency services personnel, and high-risk workplace members, such as Police, Military, and Close Protection Officers.
Candidates will be equipped with skills and knowledge to confidently manage time critical medical and trauma emergencies in an engaging but challenging manner. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, RTACC covers the following:
ROLE of an
RTACC provider
Introduction of being an RTACC provider, kinematics, and mechanism of injury.
Responding to an incident
Scene Assessment, Safe Approach & Initial Actions. Including triage.
Major Haemorrhage
direct/indirect pressure, haemostatic agents and tourniquet application.
Patient Airway Management
Manual techniques and Airway adjuncts, including Supraglottic Airways.
Respiratory Assessment
Assessing and managing thoracic trauma and application of chest seals.
Emergency Resuscitation
Adult immediate life-support (ILS) and pit-crew resuscitation.
Circulation
And Shock
Management of internal injuries, wounds and recognition of shock.
Head, Handling & Hypothermia
Assessment and treatment of head injuries and extrication techniques.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Adult and paediatric BLS, covering choking and the safe use of a Defibrillator.
Medical Emergencies
Recognition and early management of common medical emergencies.
Emergency Oxygen
Safe use of emergency oxygen administration including health and safety.
Entry Criteria:
Whilst no prior qualifications are required delegates should have the appropriate experience and knowledge equivalent to a Level 3 first-Aid Course in the past 3 years.
Qualification assessment:
Delegates will undertake a series of assessed serials and a multiple-choice written examination. Delegates will be provided a pre-course assessment paper to a similar standard. Please note, this is an enrolment, pre-learning task and is not assessed.
Qualification Duration:
The Rescue Trauma And Casualty Care qualification is valid for 3 years upon successful completion. To recertify, delegates will need to attend the course again.
Additional Information:
Delegates will be issued pre-learning materials and pre-course tasks to complete on our online Classroom platform. The RTACC manual is currently being rewritten but can be ordered if requested.
Our Clinical Educators.
The Medics Lodge has a reputation of excellence which is a reflection of our clinical education team. All of whom are actively practising healthcare professionals and share a passionate for purposeful medical education.
Our TECC instructors have over 40 combined years of patient facing, hands-on experience and exposure. Their experience ranges from the Emergency Department of a Major Trauma Unit, high-acuity pre-hospital critical care on the roadside to immediate trauma care in hostile environments in Afghanistan.
Luke Hamilton
Luke is an active Critical Care Paramedic in the South-East of England and has worked in the Emergency Services for over 18 years. Luke has a passion for better education, and recently co-authored a section in a Critical Care Paramedicine publishing.
PJ McLeod
PJ is an active Paramedic working in the North-East of England. PJ has been in the emergency ambulance service for over 7 years. Prior to this PJ served as a Military Medic in the British Army for over 10 years. PJ is currently studying for a PgCert in Critical Care.
How do i book?
The Medics Lodge RTACC course is predominantly delivered to closed groups of non-registered healthcare professionals and first responders. We do run occasional open courses across the UK. If you’re interested in attending this course, please email training@medicslodge.com
Do you offer discounts?
We do, in most cases offer a discount to serving members of the Armed Forces that are self-funding. For any open-courses that are available discounts can also be extended to veterans. We also offer discounts to Student Paramedics that are self-funding.
Please note – if course enrolment is directly through Alford Group we can’t promise individual discounts and would advise that you speak with Alford directly.
What are the entry requirements?
To attend this course, you must have some experience and underlying knowledge in emergency medicine. Ideally any qualification or course that meets level B-C on the faculty of pre-hospital cares skill-set framework or above.
Due to the nature of this qualification, candidates should be physically capable of undertaking practical assessments in a range of environments including live casualty handling.
There are no other pre-requisites for this qualification; however, it is recommended that learners have sufficient command of the English language in order to understand the assessment and to undertake the MQC.
What happens if i fail the MQC?
To pass the MQC, delegates must achieve a score of 21 or more. The MQC is out of 30 marks and involves 30 questions which are automatically generated by The ATACC Group.
If you do not achieve the pass mark, your case will be reviewed by our instructional team who will advise on what to do going forward. In some cases this could be deferral to another course, question confirmation and/or a retest.
Is this course recognised?
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is also a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, ideal for those looking to work or volunteer as a first responder. FREC 3 is a 5 day course, designed for those who are often first to arrive at a potential first aid emergency and is predominantly a medical emergency heavy course.
RTACC however is 3 days long, and designed by active, current and leading pre-hospital experts and designed to be more hands-on, immersive and trauma focused. FREC 3 fulfils the competencies set out in the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (PHEM) skills framework at descriptor level D whilst RTACC is a level E course as per the PHEM competencies.
