Industry statistics
85,000+ workers
Workforce
High
Risk level
Post-based
First aider ratio
HLTAID011 + tactical
Certification
Most common injury scenarios
Pre-empt the predictable. These are the scenarios you should be ready for in this industry.
- Assault injuries (weapons, fists)
- Stab wounds
- Gunshot wounds (armed security)
- Riot injuries
- Restraint-related injuries
- Mental health incidents
- Drug overdose in corrections
- Infectious disease exposure
Industry-specific first aid guides
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Security officer assault response
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Corrections facility medical emergencies
Gunshot wound protocol
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Prisoner overdose response
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