Topics in Emergency Preparedness Program
The Health Emergency Response Office offers training sessions on emergency preparedness topics through its UMNPrepared: Topics in Emergency Preparedness program. Contact us with questions and training topic suggestions at [email protected].
In-Person Training
In-person classes are open to all University of Minnesota students, staff, and faculty, and to Medical Reserve Corps members. We host Bystander (hands only) CPR, Active Shooter Response, and Basic First Aid on the Twin Cities campus. "Stop the Bleed" training is only offered on the Twin Cities Campus in Minneapolis.
Active Shooter Awareness
Active shooter incidents are unfortunate occurrences in today’s society. Do you know what to do should you find yourself encountering an active shooter? The instructor for this class reviews the choices of evacuating, hiding, or, as an option of last resort, challenging the shooter.
Basic First Aid
First aid is the initial assistance given to a sick or injured person until professional medical assistance arrives. This class does not include instruction on CPR.
Bystander (Hands Only) CPR
Each year over 300,000 people die in the U.S. from sudden cardiac arrest. The rapid response of bystanders saves lives. This session covers the steps to assist someone who has experienced sudden cardiac arrest, provides on opportunity to practice hands-only CPR, and reviews the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Online Training
Online training is available on how to do Bystander (hands only) CPR, what to do during an active shooter situation, and how to create a personal and family emergency plan.
Active Shooter Response
Active Shooter Situation: Options for Consideration (3:40) This Department of Homeland Security video demonstrates possible actions to take if confronted with an active shooter scenario.
Responding to an Active Shooter (video 5:56)
The "Run. Hide. Fight" video developed by Ready Houston, provides the information you need to increase your chances of survival should you find yourself in the midst of an active shooter event. A version with subtitles is also available.
Bystander (Hands Only) CPR
Learn why it’s important to act quickly to help save a life with Hands-Only CPR. Watch and learn the simple steps. The American Red Cross has several videos to choose from as well as links to other information, such as survivor stories.
Personal & Family Emergency Preparedness
Information is available from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Protect Yourself and Your Loves Ones.
Training for Units
The UMN Office of Emergency Response staff can help arrange for department-hosted training on the topics listed below. Please contact us at [email protected].
Active Shooter Response
U of M Police Department Officers are available to provide crime prevention and personal safety presentations for the University Community. You can make a request directly to the Police Department for an Officer to present on Active Shooter Response by submitting a Request for a Community Outreach Officer. They will try to accommodate as many requests as possible depending on their staffing levels (it's suggested that these requests be made at least three or more weeks in advance).