Basic TCCC Concepts: MARCH
Preparedness-oriented first-aid skills, casualty assessment, and emergency activation.
Adults seeking an introductory, practical overview of trauma-response priorities and the MARCH assessment sequence.
Learning objectives
- Explain the purpose and sequence of MARCH: Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, and Hypothermia/Head injury.
- Recognize life-threatening bleeding and demonstrate approved training-device skills under instructor supervision.
- Practice a structured initial assessment, emergency activation, clear communication, and ongoing reassessment.
- Explain the limits of lay-responder care and when to follow emergency dispatch, local protocols, and professional direction.
- Understand that this course does not confer TCCC, TECC, EMT, first-aid, CPR, or other medical certification.
Course scope & limitations
This is an educational preparedness course only. It is not an official TCCC/TECC course and does not produce a certificate, credential, license, or medical qualification. Content must be aligned with current recognized guidance, local law, and the instructor’s scope. Do not teach invasive procedures or encourage treatment beyond training.
All courses are non-certification, non-credentialing training for education, practice, and personal preparedness. Participation or completion does not award a completion card, license, professional credential, medical qualification, or third-party certification. Seek separate recognized certification where required.