Introduction to Healthcare Security & Emergency Response

Preparing Armed Protection Officers for the Unique Challenges of the Healthcare Environment

This essential course is designed to prepare new security team members for the critical responsibilities of being a healthcare security professional. You’ll gain a strong foundation in healthcare-specific protocols, emergency response procedures, and the unique expectations of operating in a patient-centered environment.

Course Topics Include:

• Your role as a first responder to high-level threats (e.g., Code Silver: weapon involvement)      
• Managing and reporting criminal activity in healthcare settings      
• Effective patrol procedures for exterior areas such as parking structures and emergency department perimeters      
• Understanding the healthcare environment, including patient safety, confidentiality, and staff collaboration      
• Emergency management and coordination with clinical teams

Who should attend: Newly assigned Armed Protection Officers

Pre-Requisite: None. 

Improve Patient Care & Staff Safety with Vistelar Training

Learn the skills to prevent conflict before it starts.

Join us for an essential training in the Vistelar Methodology, a practical approach focused on non-escalation, de-escalation, and safety-first strategies rooted in empathy and trauma-informed care.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to improve everyday interactions and prevent escalation
• Trauma-informed communication techniques
• Pre-encounter mental & physical preparation
• Proven methods to reduce risks to patients and staff during high-stress moments

Grounded in empathy.

Backed by science.

Focused on care.

Who Should Attend:  All Security Staff, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, and Urgent Care team members

Pre-Requisite: None — open to all experience levels!

Join our 24-hour course designed for new healthcare officers to build essential skills for success. Covering key topics such as incident report writing, interpreting post orders, proper uniform and PPE usage, patient rights, customer service, and emergency management. This class equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your role. Enhance your expertise and make a positive impact as part of the Security Team!

Who should attend: New security personnel

Pre-Requisite: Must complete the 8-hr New Employee Orientation and LMS courses assigned by Talent and Acquisition prior to attending.

Designed to teach First Responders Operators (FRO) how to handle COVID or other contagious patients to prevent contamination, and how to properly use and manage Personal Protective equipment (PPE). Who should attend: All security staff Pre-Requisite: None

Join our 24-hour course designed for new healthcare officers to build essential skills for success. Covering key topics such as incident report writing, interpreting post orders, proper uniform and PPE usage, patient rights, customer service, and emergency management. This class equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your role. Enhance your expertise and make a positive impact as part of the Security Team!

Who should attend: New security personnel

Pre-Requisite: Must complete the 8-hr New Employee Orientation and LMS courses assigned by Talent and Acquisition prior to attending.

Join our 24-hour course designed for new healthcare officers to build essential skills for success. Covering key topics such as incident report writing, interpreting post orders, proper uniform and PPE usage, patient rights, customer service, and emergency management. This class equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your role. Enhance your expertise and make a positive impact as part of the Security Team!

Who should attend: New security personnel

Pre-Requisite: Must complete the 8-hr New Employee Orientation and LMS courses assigned by Talent and Acquisition prior to attending.

Join our 24-hour course designed for new healthcare officers to build essential skills for success. Covering key topics such as incident report writing, interpreting post orders, proper uniform and PPE usage, patient rights, customer service, and emergency management. This class equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your role. Enhance your expertise and make a positive impact as part of the Security Team!

Who should attend: New security personnel

Pre-Requisite: Must complete the 8-hr New Employee Orientation and LMS courses assigned by Talent and Acquisition prior to attending.

Designed to teach First Responders Operators (FRO) how to handle COVID or other contagious patients to prevent contamination, and how to properly use and manage Personal Protective equipment (PPE). Who should attend: All security staff Pre-Requisite: None