Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

The Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) is an internationally accredited course. 

This course is a dynamic and interactive 2 day program that delivers core trauma knowledge and skills necessary for the care and management of the severely injured patient.

Emergency Nurses Association (external site)

Course overview and content

The following Trauma Nursing Core Courses are available:

• Provider course
• Renewal course
• Instructor course

Learn more about the course content and overview for the different types of participants.

Eligibility

To attend a TNCC course, it is highly recommended that participants possess:

• At least 6 months clinical nursing experience in an emergency care or trauma related setting
• An understanding of emergency care terminology
• Familiarity with standard emergency equipment.

Course calendar  

View the TNCC 2026 course calendar (PDF 116KB).

Course costs

• Provider course – WA Health employee: $875.00
• Provider course – Non WA Health employee: $1315.00
• Provider virtual course – WA Health employee: $605.00
• Provider virtual course – Non WA Health employee: $910.00
• Renewal course – WA Health employee: $525.00
• Renewal course – Non WA Health employee: $788.00
• Renewal Challenge - WA Health employee: $358.00
• Renewal Challenge - Non WA Health employee: $537.00

Applications

Please complete an application form (external site).

All efforts are made to secure your preferred course selection date. All offers are valid for 14 days. Once offers have been accepted, cancellation policy
applies

Verification

Registered Nurses who complete testing are eligible for TNCC verification Enrolled Nurses and Paramedics who complete testing will receive a Non RN Verification card

More information

Western Australian Trauma Training and Education Unit (WATTEU)

Phone: 9224 8075
WATTEU@health.wa.gov.au 
Address:
Royal Perth Hospital
L1 R Block - Trauma Services
Wellington Street
Perth WA 6000