This training provides healthcare professionals and workplace staff with essential awareness and practical guidance to recognize and respond to an active shooter incident. The course presents an overview of active shooter characteristics, common warning signs, and preparedness considerations, while introducing widely accepted response principles, including the Run, Hide, Fight framework. Developed with broadly recognized safety guidance in mind, the training prepares participants to make informed decisions, communicate appropriately with emergency services, and respond safely during an active shooter event, supporting personal safety and workplace preparedness.

30 minutes
$15 /Seat

Active shooter incidents are unpredictable events that can occur in healthcare and workplace settings with little warning. This course provides foundational awareness to help learners understand what defines an active shooter incident, recognize behaviors associated with violent individuals, and mentally prepare to respond if a threat is identified.

The training discusses what is known about active shooter behavior and related warning signs, emphasizing situational awareness and early threat recognition. Learners are introduced to recommended response actions, including the Run, Hide, Fight approach, and are guided on how to take appropriate action once a threat is recognized. The course also outlines when and how to contact 911 and what to expect when law enforcement arrives.

This course is educational in nature and is intended to support awareness, preparedness, and informed decision-making during an active shooter incident.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Build a foundational awareness of active shooter incidents.

  • Discuss what is known about violent individuals and related warning behaviors.

  • Recognize a threat and mentally prepare to respond.

  • Take appropriate action once a threat is identified.