Active Shooter for Healthcare Environments

Course Description:

Healthcare facilities are unlike any other environment when violence erupts because workers must balance their own personal safety with continuing to provide quality patient care. This creates an ethical dilemma when determining how to react, especially when an active shooter is at the workplace.

However, there are measures you can take to not only limit the damage but also save lives both before and during these traumatic incidents. This course is designed to help healthcare workers stay prepared and confident during active shooter situations.

Why “Active Shooter for Healthcare Environments” Matters:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize warning signs of potential violence
• Determine the safest way to respond to an active shooter
• React appropriately when law enforcement arrives
• Provide effective post-event assistance
• Recognize the importance of an emergency action plan (EAP)

Key Points:

• Recognize signs that active or former employees may be planning a shooting event.
• What to do in an active shooter situation.
• Learn how to limit damage and save lives during an active shooter event.