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Active Shooter Preparedness

Equip your team with life-saving skills to respond to active shooter threats. Learn to spot warning signs, act fast under pressure, find exits, and give first aid. Be prepared, stay safe, save lives.

Duration: 35 minutes | Format: SMS | Certificate included

Active Shooter Response Training: Prepare, Protect, and Save Lives at Work

In today's world, workplace safety goes beyond fire drills and first aid kits. One of the most unpredictable and devastating threats businesses face is an active shooter event. This course, Active Shooter Response & Workplace Safety, is designed to equip your staff with critical life-saving knowledge, quick decision-making skills, and practical actions to take during such high-stress emergencies. From recognizing early warning signs of workplace violence to knowing when to run, hide, or act, your team will be better prepared to protect themselves and others.

As a business owner, your people are your greatest asset—and their safety is your responsibility. This training empowers your employees with calm, clear strategies they can rely on in the face of chaos. It goes beyond theory and dives into real-world tactics: how to identify safe exits, respond when shots are fired, give basic first aid, and recognize red flags before violence erupts. The more prepared your team is, the safer your entire workplace becomes.

After completing this course, your staff will be able to confidently navigate an active shooter situation. They’ll know how to respond under pressure, locate exits quickly, identify warning signs of violence, and provide first aid when it matters most. Investing in this course means building a culture of awareness, preparedness, and protection—because being proactive saves lives.

Course Goals
✅Teach learners about Active Shooters
✅Prepare them in the event of an active shooting
✅Broaden their knowledge in protective measures
✅Establish safe places & exits in the building 
✅Help understand signs of an active shooter
✅Gain knowledge in first aid

Course Objectives
By the end of this course the learner will be able to:
✅Protect themselves in an event of an active shooting
✅Understand where to run and hide
✅Identify exit routes in the building
✅Apply preventive measures during an active shooting
✅Understand signs of workplace violence 
✅Use first aid during a shooting

 

Course Outline

Lesson 1: What is an Active Shooter?
Lesson 2: Understanding Workplace Violence
Lesson 3: Do's and Don'ts during Active Shooting
Lesson 4: SOS! What to do in an Active Shooting 1
Lesson 5: SOS! What to do in an Active Shooting 2
Lesson 6: Escape! Finding exits in the Building
Lesson 7: First Aid: What to do w/ injuries

What's in this course

Learning Level : Beginner
Duration: 35 minutes
Format : SMS
Quizzes: 7
Lessons: 7
Certificate: Digital Certificate of Completion

This course is brought to you by:

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Frequently asked questions

How does the text-message based training work?

Employees receive text messages containing a concise 5-minute lesson. These lessons are interactive and followed by quizzes to ensure understanding and retention. Our platform is designed for convenience, allowing employees to learn on-the-go without disrupting their workday.

How long does the course take?

The course is runs for 35 minutes, that's 5 minutes per lesson. Lesson frequency can be adjusted.

Will my learners get a certificate?

Yes, certificate pass rates and more can be configured within the admin panel.

Is the course updated?

Yes, content is refreshed annually with the latest research.

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