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. 

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.

FRO – Biological Response Training

Equipping Security Teams to Respond Safely and Effectively in Biological Emergencies

This specialized course is designed to prepare First Responder Operators (FRO) to manage biological emergencies with confidence, competence, and care. Attendees will gain critical knowledge and practical skills for using and managing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding their role during high-stress events, and ensuring safety for themselves and others.

Course Topics Include:

• Emergency Management & Response Protocols
• Access, Crowd, and Traffic Control
• Our Role in an Emergency
• R.A.I.N. Concept (Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, Notify)
• Hand Hygiene Standards
• Proper Donning and Doffing of PPE

This training directly supports BCI’s commitment to safety, professionalism, and responsible intervention. All attendees will leave better equipped to protect themselves, patients, and the community in emergency biological scenarios.

Who Should Attend: All Security Personnel

Pre-Requisite: None

FRO – Biological Response Training

Equipping Security Teams to Respond Safely and Effectively in Biological Emergencies

This specialized course is designed to prepare First Responder Operators (FRO) to manage biological emergencies with confidence, competence, and care. Attendees will gain critical knowledge and practical skills for using and managing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding their role during high-stress events, and ensuring safety for themselves and others.

Course Topics Include:

• Emergency Management & Response Protocols
• Access, Crowd, and Traffic Control
• Our Role in an Emergency
• R.A.I.N. Concept (Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, Notify)
• Hand Hygiene Standards
• Proper Donning and Doffing of PPE

This training directly supports BCI’s commitment to safety, professionalism, and responsible intervention. All attendees will leave better equipped to protect themselves, patients, and the community in emergency biological scenarios.

Who Should Attend: All Security Personnel

Pre-Requisite: None

The Vistelar methodology focuses first on “non-escalation” with foundational teaching elements grounded in empathy and trauma informed principles, putting patient care at the center to improve everyday interactions before they escalate. The training also focuses on mental and physical pre-encounter preparation steps that are proven to help reduce the opportunities for patient or staff harm during response to moments of escalation or aggression.  

Who should attend: All security staff, Emergency Department staff, Behavior Health staff, and Urgent care staff.

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!

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!

The Vistelar methodology focuses first on “non-escalation” with foundational teaching elements grounded in empathy and trauma informed principles, putting patient care at the center to improve everyday interactions before they escalate. The training also focuses on mental and physical pre-encounter preparation steps that are proven to help reduce the opportunities for patient or staff harm during response to moments of escalation or aggression.  

Who should attend: All security staff, Emergency Department staff, Behavior Health staff, and Urgent care staff.

Pre-Requisite: None