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Heart Song Rescue Training
proudly presents

The Health and Safety Institute's 

Active Violence Immediate Response Training

AVIRT

As you view the images below, ask yourself:

Which type of location is IMMUNE to Random Acts of Violence?

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Schools

Religious Meetings

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Playgrounds

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Work Places

Public Assemblies

AVIRT Class Topics

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  • Situational awareness

  • Recognizing suspicious activity

  • Acknowledging and identifying potential threats of active violence

  • Typical reactions when faced with violence

  • Decision-making: How to quickly choose to escape or evade

  • Techniques for attack and defense

  • Recognizing different types of weapons​

  • Immediate response to life-threatening bleeding

  • Direct pressure and wound packing

  • Proper application of tourniquets

  • Best practices for bleeding control kits

  • Facility equipment and preparation best practices

  • Interacting safely with law enforcement following an attack

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AVIRT Class Formats

  • ​Blended Learning

By using a combination of online learning and instructor-led class sessions, participants combine knowledge and skills to learn how to effectively respond confidently to life-threatening violent situations. 

Anticipated time in class: 1.5 hours​

  • Classroom 

The training includes a single in-person component where participants and instructors meet to cover the same comprehensive information provided in the blended class. 

Anticipated time in class: 2.5 hours

 

  • All of our classes utilize digital resources, instructor demonstrations, and group skill practice. 

 

  • All successful participants receive a valid, digital AVIRT certificate issued by the Health and Safety Institute (HSI). 

  • All instructors are trained and authorized to provide this HSI training

  • Heart Song Rescue Training Instructors carry credentials

 

​Heart Song Rescue Training offers

Interior and exterior site observations and consultation by appointment

  • Free with scheduled training ​

  • Also offered independent of training for a fee​

  • See our American Red Cross course offers for your CPR, AED and First Aid Training needs!​

  • STOP THE BLEED training also available!

GET ALL OF YOUR TRAINING DONE IN ONE!

We TRAIN Lifesavers!

 

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