STORM - Medical Provider is a forty-hour, comprehensive Tactical Emergency Medical
Support (TEMS) course for licensed medical personnel directly supporting tactical
law enforcement teams. The course provides realistic, scenario-based training to ensure
the student becomes proficient in all aspects of providing tactical medicine support.
The National TEMS Council (NTEMSC) critical competency domains covered include:
Tactical Medicine Methodology
Remote Assessment and Surrogate Care
Rescue and Extraction
Hemostasis (hemorrhage control)
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Medication Administration
Casualty Immobilization
Medical Planning
Force Health Protection
Mechanisms and Patterns of Injury
Medical Legal Aspects of TEMS
Hazardous Materials Management
Mass Casualty Triage
Tactical Familiarization.
Students will complete both a written and scenario based examination to earn their
STORM Medical Provider certificate of completion.
Prerequisites:
High school or General Education Development diploma.
Valid state driver license.
Proof of current Emergency Medical Technician certification or above.
Proof of affiliation with an agency providing operational support to law enforcement
or military tactical team.
