"Michael Julian has written an excellent book. Practical, detailed, and a potential life saver if you find yourself in the midst of a targeted attack."
Active Shooter Training For Hospitals
Top 3 Reasons Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities Need Active Shooter Training
Hospitals and healthcare facilities face unique challenges when it comes to workplace violence and active shooter incidents. Medical staff, patients, and visitors depend on a safe environment, making preparation essential. A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Survival Training for Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities equips healthcare workers with the skills, confidence, and strategies needed to respond effectively to active shooter or active threat situations-helping save lives and minimize chaos in critical moments.
EMPOWER
In today's unpredictable world, hospital staff must be prepared to protect themselves and their patients during a violent incident. A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training for Hospitals provides a comprehensive, proactive approach to empower healthcare professionals to act quickly and decisively during active shooter events. Using real-world healthcare-specific scenarios, expert instruction, and proven survival strategies, this program ensures that medical teams are ready to respond under pressure.
PROTECT
A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training for Hospitals gives healthcare facilities the tools needed to protect employees, patients, and visitors during violent events. Through tailored communication protocols, hospital-specific response tactics, and realistic simulations, your facility will be better prepared to contain threats, safeguard lives, and maintain operational stability during a crisis.
REDUCE RISK
This program goes far beyond standard lockdown drills by teaching proactive threat assessment and response strategies unique to healthcare environments.
A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training helps hospitals identify warning signs of potential violence, establish clear emergency response plans, and foster a culture of safety and preparedness across the organization.
Through interactive workshops, hospital-specific scenarios, and continuous education, this training reduces liability, improves response times, and builds resilience within your facility.
What Is Active Shooter Training for Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities?
A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Survival Training for Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities teaches healthcare professionals how to recognize warning signs of potential violence and respond effectively during an active shooter or active threat situation. Participants learn to identify behaviors that may precede an attack, allowing intervention before tragedy strikes. They also gain mastery of the five critical survival steps in a violent event: Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose-a method proven to increase survival rates in high-stress environments.
How A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Training for Hospitals Works
Hospital-Specific Active Shooter Response Scenarios
Healthcare environments are unique-patients may be immobile, critical equipment must be protected, and chaos can escalate quickly. A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training incorporates hospital-specific drills to ensure staff can respond efficiently while maintaining patient care during active threat situations. This hands-on approach helps medical teams build the confidence and muscle memory needed to react effectively in real-world emergencies.
Flexible Training Options for Hospitals
- Online Training: Self-paced modules accessible to all hospital staff, anytime.
- On-Site Training: In-person, scenario-based sessions customized for healthcare environments.
A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training for Hospitals provides comprehensive education, emergency communication planning, rapid response strategies, and realistic drills to prepare your entire healthcare team for active threats. By prioritizing workplace violence prevention, hospitals can ensure safer environments for employees, patients, and visitors.
Active Shooter Training for Hospitals - FAQs
Why choose A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training for hospitals?
Because healthcare facilities are high-stakes environments where preparedness saves lives. The A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Survival Training Program teaches situational awareness, critical decision-making, and actionable survival steps specifically tailored for hospital staff-helping prevent tragedy and save lives when every second counts.
Is an armed security presence enough for hospital safety?
While armed security plays an important role, they cannot be everywhere at once. A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training empowers every staff member-from nurses to administrators-to respond immediately and effectively, even before law enforcement arrives.
How many hospitals use A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Training?
Hospitals across the U.S. have adopted A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training as a critical part of their emergency preparedness protocols. Available both in-person and online, the program ensures that healthcare professionals receive the tools they need to safeguard lives in the event of an active threat.
How is Active Shooter Training different for hospitals compared to other workplaces?
Hospitals present unique challenges during active shooter incidents, such as immobile patients, critical life-support equipment, and high-stress environments. A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training for Hospitals addresses these factors with customized strategies for patient care, lockdown procedures, and emergency coordination.
Does this training comply with hospital safety regulations and accreditation requirements?
Yes. Many accrediting bodies, including The Joint Commission, emphasize emergency preparedness and workplace violence prevention. Our program aligns with these standards, supporting compliance and improving overall hospital readiness.
How do you train medical staff who must remain with patients during an active shooter event?
Specialized training modules teach healthcare professionals how to secure patient areas, communicate with law enforcement, and protect themselves and those in their care when evacuation is not possible.
Is this training appropriate for non-clinical hospital staff?
Absolutely. Every employee in a healthcare facility-from administrative to environmental services-plays a role in emergency response. A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training ensures everyone understands how to act decisively during a crisis.
How can hospitals integrate this training into existing emergency plans?
We work directly with hospital leadership to seamlessly integrate A.L.I.V.E.® Active Shooter Training into your existing emergency operations plan (EOP), ensuring cohesive and effective response strategies across the organization.
Does this training involve coordination with law enforcement and first responders?
Yes. Our training often includes collaboration with local law enforcement, ensuring hospital staff and first responders are aligned for faster, more efficient responses during real emergencies.
Online Active Shooter Training Courses
Hear From An A.L.I.V.E. Student Survivor Of The Las Vegas Massacre
"As a retired 32 year law enforcement veteran, with several years of SWAT and tactical experience, I learned some different unique perspectives as it pertains to civilians dealing with active threat situations. Very good class for civilians who may have never experienced reacting to a life and death stressful situation."
- Christopher C.
A.L.I.V.E. STANDS FOR:
Assess
Assess the situation quickly
Leave
Leave the area if you can
Impede
Impede the shooter
Violence
Violence may be necessary
Expose
Expose your position carefully for safety
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Corporations
Government
Healthcare
Places of worship
Schools & Universities
Venues
MICHAEL JULIAN
Creator of A.L.I.V.E.
A.L.I.V.E., which stands for Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose, was created in 2014 when Michael began teaching his Active Shooter Survival philosophy throughout the United States. His book on the subject, 10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E. was published in 2017 and the online version of the A.L.I.V.E. Training Program was launched in 2019 and is now part of the corporate security training program for companies throughout the world.
Why A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter
Survival Training Program?
The A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training Program is a comprehensive training program designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to survive an active shooter incident. Its emphasis on situational awareness and decision-making makes it a practical and effective approach to active shooter situations. By empowering individuals to take proactive measures to protect themselves and others, the program can help prevent tragedies and save lives.