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GENERAL INFORMATION

Program Overview

How do I select a course format?

Who is TCAR Education Programs?

How do TCAR and PCAR differ from other standardized, trauma verification courses?

Who is the TCAR/PCAR target audience?

How do Trauma Centers or Trauma Systems use TCAR and PCAR courses?

Are the TCAR/PCAR courses just for Level 1 Trauma Centers?

Does the American College of Surgeons recognize TCAR Education Programs classes?

What's the difference between the TCAR and PCAR courses?

Is the TCAR course appropriate for pediatric nurses?

Should nurses who care for adults AND children both TCAR and PCAR?

Are TCAR and PCAR advanced trauma nursing courses?

Are TCAR/PCAR critical care classes?

Who teaches the TCAR/PCAR classes?

What content is covered in a TCAR/PCAR course?

What inpatient-oriented topics are included in the TCAR/PCAR courses?

How often are the TCAR/PCAR courses updated?

What options are available for attending a TCAR or PCAR course?

How long is TCAR/PCAR verification valid?

Do participants need to study in preparation for the courses?

Do participants take a written test or skills test?

Is TCAR a TCRN certification preparation course?

Hosting a Class

Course Costs

FAQs FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSROOM COURSE LEARNERS

How do I enroll in a classroom course?

How do I get a brochure for the class I'll be attending?

Why do you need my email address in order for me to register?

When do I need to pay for the class?

Why do some TCAR/PCAR classes cost more than others?

Can I sign up on site on the first day of class?

The class I want to attend is sold out. Do you have a waiting list?

Some of the classroom courses on the TCAR web calendar are "closed." What does that mean?

On the TCAR web calendar, the class I want to take says, "more information coming soon." When will registration be opened?

How do I get a receipt for the class?

Can I sign up for just 1 day of class?

Do I need to buy a TCAR/PCAR book?

Where do I find directions to the class site?

Is food provided at the class?

What do I need to bring to class?

I'm traveling to the class from out of town. Is there a recommended or discounted hotel?

I can no longer be at a live course I was scheduled to attend. How do I cancel a current classroom registration?

I registered for a class that has been cancelled by its hosting organization. What are my options?

When will I receive my CE certificate?

When do I need to renew my TCAR/PCAR verification?

Do I need to study in preparation for the course?

Do I need to take a written test or skills test?

FOR ONLINE COURSES

FOR Online Learners

TCAR ONLINE vs. TCAR Classroom

Using the Online Course

TCAR ONLINE Costs

Logistics

FOR Online Organizations

ONLINE vs. Classroom Formats

TCAR Online Costs

Administering the Program

Logistics