Complete Curriculum

Healthcare Protection Certificate (HPC)

Comprehensive training program for security officers working in South African healthcare facilities. 6 modules covering all essential aspects of healthcare security.

6

Modules

50

Questions

90%

Pass Mark

R 650

Enrollment

Course Modules

Module 1
45 min
Introduction to Healthcare Facility

Topics Covered

  • Hospital departments overview
  • Security role in patient safety
  • Staff safety responsibilities
  • Asset protection duties
  • Working with nursing staff
  • Coordination with pharmacy
  • Mental health team collaboration
  • IT and technical services liaison
  • Transport and quality assurance

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the healthcare facility structure
  • Identify key departments and their security needs
  • Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams
Module 2
60 min
Legal Framework and Responsibility

Topics Covered

  • National Health Act (South Africa)
  • Facility regulations and policies
  • Patient rights under law
  • Confidentiality requirements
  • Professional ethics
  • Incident reporting procedures
  • Evidence preservation protocols
  • Documentation standards

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand legal obligations as security personnel
  • Handle confidential information appropriately
  • Document and report incidents correctly
Module 3
50 min
Access Control and Visitor Management

Topics Covered

  • Identification and verification systems
  • Visitor nametag management
  • Staff credential verification
  • Restricted area access control
  • After-hours access protocols
  • Contractor and vendor access
  • Entry/exit logging
  • Access denial procedures

Learning Outcomes

  • Implement effective access control measures
  • Manage visitors professionally and securely
  • Handle after-hours access appropriately
Module 4
75 min
Protecting Special Patients

Topics Covered

  • Infant safeguarding protocols
  • Maternity/paediatric access control
  • Anti-abduction precautions
  • ID band verification checks
  • Escort rules for infants
  • Alarm escalation workflows
  • Mental Health Care Users (MHCUs)
  • De-escalation support techniques
  • Safe restraint assistance (clinical direction only)
  • Observation support duties
  • Protecting patient dignity
  • Preventing absconding
  • Contraband prevention

Learning Outcomes

  • Protect vulnerable patients effectively
  • Support clinical staff with de-escalation
  • Respond appropriately to infant security alerts
Module 5
55 min
Emergency Response

Topics Covered

  • Fire fighting basics (PASS method)
  • Fire extinguisher classes
  • Hospital evacuation procedures
  • RACE principles
  • Horizontal vs vertical evacuation
  • Assembly point management
  • Emergency contacts coordination
  • Roles: security, nursing, technical, transport

Learning Outcomes

  • Respond appropriately to fire emergencies
  • Assist with hospital evacuation
  • Coordinate with emergency services
Module 6
40 min
Firearms Policy and Safety

Topics Covered

  • Legal and policy compliance
  • Safe storage principles
  • Handover and logging procedures
  • Chain of custody requirements
  • When NOT to use force
  • Escalation procedures
  • Calling SAPS protocols
  • Facility SOPs adherence

Learning Outcomes

  • Handle firearms according to policy
  • Maintain proper chain of custody
  • Know when to escalate to SAPS

Final Assessment

Exam Format

  • 20
    True/False Questions
  • 30
    Multiple Choice Questions (4 options)
  • 60
    Minutes Time Limit
  • 90%
    Required to Pass

Upon Passing

  • Official HPC Certificate
  • Unique Certificate Number
  • Online Verification
  • Downloadable PDF

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