Introduces the National Field Triage Guideline, mechanism-of-injury analysis, trauma destination decisions, and START/JumpSTART principles for multiple-casualty incidents.

Reviews traumatic brain injury assessment, prevention of secondary brain injury, neurologic monitoring, and the modern assessment-based approach to spinal motion restriction.

Covers recognition and control of life-threatening hemorrhage using direct pressure, tourniquets, and wound packing, along with recognition and BLS management of major shock states.

Addresses occupational stress in EMS, including cumulative and critical-incident stress, shift-work sleep disruption, suicide risk, peer support, professional resources, and personal resilience strategies.

Prepares EMS providers to recognize potential human trafficking, safely engage patients using trauma-informed techniques, identify controller dynamics, document findings, and understand applicable reporting pathways.