Military Medicine
Advancing Excellence in Combat Casualty Care and Battlefield Medicine
Modern military operations demand highly skilled medical professionals capable of delivering rapid, evidence-based care in challenging and dynamic environments. From battlefield trauma management to emergency medical evacuation and disaster response, military healthcare providers must possess advanced clinical knowledge, tactical awareness, and the ability to perform under extreme pressure.
The Emergency Care Center at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Riyadh is widely recognized as one of the premier trauma care centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Building upon internationally recognized best practices in trauma and emergency medicine, American Health delivers specialized Military Medicine education and training programs designed to prepare healthcare professionals for operational and combat medical environments.
American Health bridges the gap between civilian emergency medicine and military healthcare by translating current clinical expertise, evidence-based practices, and trauma care innovations into practical applications for tactical, battlefield, and austere-care settings.
Specialized Military Medical Training
Our Military Medicine programs are designed for:
- Military physicians
- Combat medics
- Military nurses
- Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
- Paramedics
- Special operations medical personnel
- Disaster response teams
- Law enforcement medical units
- Emergency preparedness professionals
Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on simulation, practical skills training, and scenario-based exercises, participants develop the competencies required to deliver effective care in operational and high-risk environments.
Core Areas of Training
Participants gain expertise in:
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Battlefield Trauma Management
- Combat Medical Operations
- Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
- Burn Assessment and Treatment
- Hazardous Materials Medical Response
- Trauma Triage and Evacuation
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Operational Settings
- Mass Casualty Incident Management
- Simulation-Based Military Medical Training
- Leadership in Military Healthcare Systems
Current Military Medicine Courses
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) – C3
Comprehensive training in evidence-based prehospital trauma care delivered during combat operations. Participants learn life-saving interventions for hemorrhage control, airway management, casualty assessment, and evacuation procedures in tactical environments.
Combat Casualty Care Course (C4)
Duration: 9 Days
An intensive program focusing on advanced combat casualty management, battlefield trauma treatment, tactical medical decision-making, and operational medical support.
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Duration: 2.5 Days
An internationally recognized trauma education program that equips emergency responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage trauma patients in pre-hospital settings.
PHTLS Refresher Course
Duration: 8 Hours
Designed for healthcare professionals who have successfully completed a PHTLS Provider Course within the previous four years and wish to maintain certification and competency.
PHTLS Instructor Update Course
Duration: 4 Hours
Provides current PHTLS instructors, coordinators, and affiliates with updates on revised curriculum content, educational methodologies, and newly published guidelines.
Trauma First Response Program
Duration: 8 Hours
Designed for first responders, including:
- Emergency Medical Responders
- Police Officers
- Firefighters
- Rescue Personnel
- Industrial Safety Officers
Participants learn essential trauma assessment and immediate life-saving interventions for emergency situations.
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Duration: 2.5 Days
A globally recognized trauma management course that provides a systematic approach to the assessment and treatment of critically injured patients.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Duration: 2–2.5 Days
A specialized trauma education program designed for nurses caring for injured patients in emergency, trauma, and critical care environments.
Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
Provides healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills for the assessment, stabilization, and treatment of burn patients during the critical early stages of care.
Advanced Hazmat Life Support (AHLS)
Duration: 16 Hours (2 Days)
Focused on medical management during hazardous materials incidents, including chemical, biological, radiological, and environmental emergencies.
Burn Triage and Acute Burn Care Course
Provides practical training in burn assessment, triage prioritization, stabilization, and definitive care planning in both civilian and military settings.
Trauma Triage and Battlefield Medicine Course
Focuses on rapid casualty assessment, triage decision-making, resource allocation, and trauma management during combat and mass casualty incidents.
Ultrasound in Emergency and Battlefield Conditions
Introduces the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for rapid diagnosis and clinical decision-making in remote, operational, and battlefield environments.
Simulation-Based Military Medical Training
High-fidelity simulation exercises designed to replicate real-world combat and disaster scenarios, enabling participants to develop clinical proficiency, teamwork, leadership, and operational readiness.
Why Choose American Health?
American Health collaborates with leading healthcare institutions, trauma centers, and academic partners to deliver training programs aligned with international military and emergency medicine standards.
Participants benefit from:
- Evidence-based curriculum
- Expert faculty and military medical specialists
- Realistic simulation and practical exercises
- Hands-on trauma and emergency care training
- International best practices and protocols
- Leadership and operational readiness development
- Continuing professional education opportunities
Preparing Medical Professionals for Operational Excellence
Military medicine requires more than clinical expertise—it demands adaptability, leadership, resilience, and the ability to make critical decisions in complex environments. American Health’s Military Medicine programs provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to deliver exceptional care wherever duty calls.
Train. Respond. Lead.
Advance your expertise in combat casualty care, trauma management, and operational medicine through American Health’s comprehensive Military Medicine education and training programs.