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Healthcare Protection Academy

Professional training and certification for security officers protecting South African healthcare facilities

6
Lessons
50
Exam Questions
90%
Pass Mark
60
Minutes

What You Get

Online Lessons

Comprehensive lessons covering all aspects of healthcare facility security

Study Materials

PDF study guides for each lesson — study at your own pace

Final Assessment

20 True/False + 30 Multiple Choice questions to test your knowledge

Certificate

Official Healthcare Protection Certificate issued upon achieving 90%+ score

Course Modules

Comprehensive training covering all aspects of healthcare facility security in South Africa

Lesson 1
Introduction to Healthcare Facility

Hospital departments overview, security role in patient safety, working with multi-disciplinary teams

Lesson 2
Legal Framework and Responsibility

National Health Act, regulations, patient rights, confidentiality, incident reporting

Lesson 3
Access Control and Visitor Management

Identification systems, visitor management, restricted areas, after-hours protocols

Lesson 4
Protecting Special Patients

Infant safeguarding, mental health care users, de-escalation support, dignity protection

Lesson 5
Emergency Response

Fire fighting basics, evacuation procedures, RACE principles, emergency contacts

Lesson 6
Firearms Policy and Safety

Legal compliance, safe storage, chain of custody, escalation procedures

Simple Pricing

First Enrollment
R 650
Per guard — one-time fee
  • Full access to all 6 lessons
  • PDF study materials
  • Final assessment attempt
  • Certificate upon passing (90%+)
Exam Rewrite
R 250
If you need another attempt
  • Available after a failed attempt
  • New randomized questions
  • Full 60 minutes exam time
  • Certificate upon passing

Available only after failing an exam

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