Tactical Medicine

Tactical Medicine

The Sierra Center for Readiness provides tactical medicine education that prepares responders and healthcare professionals to deliver effective medical care in high-threat, austere, and operational environments. Our programs emphasize evidence-informed practice, interagency coordination, and practical skills that can be applied immediately.

Tactical Emergency Medical Operations (TEMO)

An advanced program focused on integrating medical support into tactical and special operations. Topics include operational planning, casualty management in austere environments, medical threat assessments, mission support, evacuation considerations, and coordination with law enforcement, fire, and rescue partners.

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)

TECC prepares responders to provide lifesaving trauma care during civilian high-threat incidents using nationally recognized principles. Participants learn rapid assessment, hemorrhage control, airway management, casualty movement, and treatment priorities across direct threat, indirect threat, and evacuation phases. Sierra Center for Readiness is a recognized training partner of the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care .

Stop the Bleed®

This nationally recognized bleeding control program teaches immediate lifesaving interventions for severe bleeding. Participants practice tourniquet application, wound packing, and direct pressure techniques to stabilize injured patients until advanced medical care arrives.

Who Should Attend?

• EMS professionals

• Tactical Medics / Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) teams

• Fire service

• Law enforcement

• Search and rescue teams

• Security professionals

• Military personnel

Training Philosophy

Our tactical medicine programs combine current clinical guidance with decades of faculty experience in civilian and military operations. Instruction emphasizes decision-making, teamwork, communication, and practical skills in realistic learning environments.