What is Active Shooter: Preparation & Response (Bundle)?
This course gives learners practical guidance on how to recognize early warning signs, prevent workplace violence, and respond effectively during an active shooter situation. It explains how to assess threats, develop emergency plans, and make rapid decisions using strategies like “Run, Hide, Fight.” Participants also learn what to expect when law enforcement arrives and how to provide basic assistance to injured individuals until help is available.
Course Overview
Active shooter incidents can happen anywhere, schools, offices, and public spaces and preparation can make the difference between life and death. The Active Shooter: Preparation & Response (Bundle) course teaches employees how to recognize potential warning signs, take preventive action, and respond effectively if a shooting occurs in the workplace.
This training provides guidance on developing emergency plans, assessing risk, and making critical decisions in high-stress situations. Learners will explore life-saving strategies such as “Run, Hide, Fight,” understand how to cooperate with law enforcement, and learn how to provide basic assistance to victims until help arrives.
By the end of this course, participants will know how to identify behavioral red flags, respond decisively during an active shooter incident, and support emergency responders to ensure a safe and coordinated outcome.
TOPIC OVERVIEW
Workplace violence preparedness is a vital component of modern safety programs. Understanding prevention strategies, recognizing concerning behaviors, and knowing how to react under pressure empowers employees to protect themselves and others. This course builds situational awareness and readiness skills applicable to any professional environment.
COURSE TOPICS
- Warning Signs – Recognize behaviors that may indicate a potential for violence.
- Prevention and Preparation – Learn how to plan, train, and prepare for workplace emergencies.
- Run, Hide, Fight – Understand how to make split-second survival decisions during an incident.
- Law Enforcement Response – Know what to expect when officers arrive and how to cooperate safely.
- Victim Assistance – Learn how to assess injuries and provide basic aid until emergency responders arrive.
- Learning Objectives – Reinforce key takeaways to promote proactive awareness and safety.
COURSE DURATION
This online training course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. Learners can pause and resume at any time to complete the course at their own pace.
PASS MARK
A passing score of 80% is required to complete this course. Participants have up to three attempts to achieve this score. Knowledge checks and quizzes throughout reinforce understanding, and a downloadable student manual is available for reference and future review.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a certificate of completion. This certificate verifies awareness of active shooter preparation, response procedures, and emergency coordination best practices.
