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Campus Safety - Classes Offered

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The Public Safety Department provides not only a safe environment for the Harding Community, but also the opportunity for students and others to learn information and skills that may not be readily available elsewhere.

The Department's Training Program provides training that is both beneficial to the individual and to society as a whole. Most of the training results in certifications through various agencies and organizations. These certifications can be very advantageous for students seeking employment following graduation in many career fields.

The Public Safety Office offers several classes; click on each one below to learn more about the course and the content of the classes.

Classes are offered according to demand. Please complete the form, and you will be contacted regarding your request when classes are scheduled. Class details will be furnished in a timely manner. Please call 501-279-4005 for additional assistance with these classes.

Active Shooter Preparedness

Active Shooter Preparedness

This course informs participants of how to be prepared should an active shooter situation occur on campus. The course is based on the "Run.Hide.Fight" curriculum prepared by the City of Houston in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security. This course is only available to Harding University students, faculty and staff.

Time: 0.5 hour
Cost: FREE

HeartSaver CPR (Basic CPR)

HeartSaver CPR (Basic CPR)

This basic CPR course provides instruction for properly providing CPR to adults, children and infants. Students will learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and recognize factors that can affect the patient. Choking and stroke emergencies are also covered in this course, which is certified through the American Heart Association. It is offered on a monthly basis during the fall and spring semesters. This course is only available to Harding University students, faculty and staff.

Time: 4 hours
Cost: $25 (Including HeartSaver CPR Manual)

Blood-Borne Pathogens

Blood-Borne Pathogens

This course informs students of the concerns of Blood-Borne Pathogens as identified by OSHA. Awareness and protective measures are the primary focus of this course. This course is only available to Harding University students, faculty and staff.

Time: less than one hour
Cost: FREE

Storm Spotter

Storm Spotter

This class trains the average person how to identify severe weather and how to report it to the National Weather Service. The class also addresses precautions to take during severe weather such as tornadoes and flooding. The information is focused on Arkansas weather; however, the information is useful for all parts of the country.

Time: 2.5 hours
Cost: FREE

RAD Women's Self-Defense

RAD Women's Self-Defense

The R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) class is a women's self-defense course. The R.A.D. Systems of Self-Defense are the culmination of an effort to oppose violence holistically within our society. R.A.D. believes that education along with the approach of opposing societal violence at every level can help revolutionize our culture. This system teaches that a single self-defense class will not change a people or culture, but an alliance with a systematic approach along with dedicated instructors can.

Time: 12 hours
Cost: $10 (Limited to women participants only)

Bystander Intervention

Bystander Intervention

The Bystander Intervention class is designed to promote awareness of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking as well as provide information and guidance on how to safely intervene when confronted with such issues. The online class and accompanying quiz will take less than an hour to complete.

Time: less than one hour
Cost: FREE

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Department of Public Safety
501-279-5000
dps@harding.edu