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Get your Active Violence Emergency Response Training (AVERT) Certification

When active violence occurs, seconds count, and you can’t always wait for EMS to arrive. AVERT was developed by law enforcement, security, and medical experts to empower everyone to become an immediate responder in a violent or emergency situation. AVERT teaches both active shooter response skills and emergency bleeding techniques.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

AVERT training is designed for anyone who might be involved in an active violence situation, suitable for various organizations including:

  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Places of Worship
  • Schools
  • Sporting Venues
  • Manufacturing
  • Office Settings
  • Retail Environments

CERTIFICATION PERIOD

2 years from month of issue.

CLASS TOPICS

  • Active shooter response training
  • Emergency bleeding control techniques
  • Situational awareness
  • Typical reactions when faced with violence
  • How to quickly decide whether to escape, evade, or attack
  • Techniques for escape and evade
  • Techniques for attack and defend
  • Interacting safely with law enforcement after an attack
  • Recognizing types of weapons
  • How to immediately respond to life-threatening bleeding
  • Direct pressure
  • Wound packing
  • Tourniquets
  • Bleeding control kits—best practices
  • Best practices for how to equip your space
  • Acknowledging active violence events

CLASS FORMAT & SIZE

  • The AVERT course is delivered in a blended training format, combining online training with instructor-led sessions.
  • Maximum class size is 15 students per Authorized AVERT Instructor.

INSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS

  • AVERT Instructor Guide
  • AVERT media presentation (program video or computer/online blended class)

ONLINE PORTAL

  • Streaming/Offline video presentation player
  • Pre-built digital Performance Evaluations
  • Track past, present, and future classes

RECOMMENDED TIME TO COMPLETE

The AVERT course is delivered in a blended training format. Students will first receive online training introducing them to the subject and preparing them for the instructor-led session. In-person sessions last approximately 2 hours and include hands-on training, realistic drills and education with encouraging tips and feedback.

Digital certification cards

Digital certification cards will be provided within 48 business hours of successful completion of the course requirements.

Available AVERT Classes

ACLS Skills Check Only

AVERT Renewal

AVERT Instructor

Group Training Request Form