Missouri State University is committed to supporting the welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Preparing a campus crisis/emergency response plan and allocating resources to respond to possible emergencies is one way in which the University offers this support. The following training programs support both personal and professional development for employees.  These programs are provided  by the Office of Human Resources with the support of Safety and Transportation, Counseling and Testing, the Center for Dispute and Resolution, and Campus Recreation. The complete University's Emergency Response Plan is located online with the Employee Quick Reference for Emergency Response Procedures available for download as a deskside reference for employees.

Prepare Training: Respect, Service, and Safety at Work   

The curriculum of the Prepare Training is designed to support employees at all levels of responsibility in the execution of all phases of emergency response to include preventive, response, and recovery. The strategies in this course are designed to help reduce frequency and severity of crisis situations. Participants acquire the skills to effectively respond to anxious, irrational, angry, hostile, or potentially dangerous behavior, and minimize the negative impact of challenging encounters.  The program consists of three components training: the foundation course which addresses respect, service, and safety in the workplace, an overview of the University's Emergency Response Plan presented by Safety, and a session presented by Counseling and Testing titled "Recognizing Students in Distress." The focus of the program is to provide faculty and staff with practical approaches to workplace safety issues, information on University resources available for assistance in resolving situations, and an overview of the University's Emergency Response Plan.

Addressing Conflict Workshop Series

SHARP Self Defense Training 

Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Rape Prevention (SHARP) training deals with protecting yourself through prevention of attacks and learning techniques for escape. You will learn valuable information about how to avoid confrontation and how to best defend yourself if physically attacked or confronted. The goal of this two evening training session is to provide you with insight into the principles of avoidance, escape, and evasion from an attack along with hands on experience on how to physically protect yourself. The two session evening course is conducted jointly by the Springfield Police Department and Missouri State University's Safety and Transportation Department. Please wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. This course is designed for women. 

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, and local governments to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity.  Training includes standard courses on multi-agency incident command and management, organizational structure, and operational procedures; discipline-specific and agency-specific incident management courses; and courses on the integration and use of supporting technologies. The courses are provided both online and in classroom settings for participants.  The following courses are online and available 24/7 to employees for completion: IS700, ICS100, ICS 200, and IS 800.  The ICS300 and ICS400 are presented in a classroom environment and are designed for the senior level emergency supervisors of the University. The Missouri State University's NIMS Training matrix outlines recommended courses for the different levels of leadership and emergency responders.

CPR/AED and First Aid Training

 Registration:
Faculty and Staff members register online by the registration date. The University pays for Missouri State University Faculty and Staff course fees. Spouses, dependents, and friends are welcome to participant at their own expense. Please register guests by contacting Campus Recreation at 836.5334 or visit PSU 131.

Guest Cost:
$25.00 for CPR/AED and $20.00 for First Aid

Cancellation:
If you need to cancel your registration or your guest's registration please do so by the Registration Date to avoid a cancellation fee of $25.00 and $20.00. Contact hrtraining@missouristate.edu for individual cancellations and campusrecreation@missouristate.edu for guest cancellations.

Adult CPR/AED

This American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillation) course provides employees the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies until advance medical personnel arrive. Participants will receive a CPR Booklet and Certification Card for successful completion. Certification is valid for 1 year. for $25.00.

First Aid

This American Red Cross First Aid course provides employees the knowledge and skills to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advance medical personnel arrive. This course does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies. Certification is valid for 3 years. The University pays for Missouri State University Faculty and Staff course fees. Spouses, dependents, and friends are welcome to participant at their own expense for $20.00.