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Area of Science:

  • Prehospital Medicine
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Public Safety

Background:

  • Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) is a growing field in prehospital medicine.
  • Existing TEMS training programs lack standardized competency-based education.
  • This deficiency impacts accountability and educational consistency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a foundational set of educational competencies for TEMS.
  • To enhance accountability within TEMS training and practice.
  • To provide a framework for developing standardized TEMS educational programs.

Main Methods:

  • Convened a working group of subject matter experts from the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA).
  • Developed a competency-based educational matrix with 18 domains and competencies for four target audiences.
  • Utilized a modified Delphi technique with NTOA and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Tactical Emergency Medicine Section members for consensus.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive competency-based educational matrix was drafted.
  • The matrix outlines specific competencies for TEMS operators, medics, team commanders, and medical directors.
  • Expert consensus was achieved through a modified Delphi process.

Conclusions:

  • The developed matrix serves as a fundamental educational standard for TEMS.
  • Training organizations can use this matrix to design and implement standardized programs.
  • This standardization aims to improve the quality and consistency of TEMS education.