The course developed by the Rural Trauma Committee of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, RTTDC is based on the concept that in most situations, rural facilities can form a trauma team consisting of at least three core members. The course is offered in a single day or modular format. The didactic portion of the course addresses the following concepts: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Thermal Injury, Transfer to definitive Care, Special Considerations(Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Geriatiric), Performance Imrovement and Patient Safety, Teamwork and Communications.