The Prepared Division
Preparedness begins before the emergency happens.
The Prepared Division of Nexus Training Group equips civilians, educators, faith-based organizations, and community members with the knowledge and practical skills to respond confidently to medical emergencies, disasters, and acts of violence. Our courses emphasize situational awareness, emergency preparedness, lifesaving interventions, and realistic, hands-on training designed for everyday people.
Whether protecting your family, your workplace, your school, or your place of worship, our training empowers you to act with confidence when every second matters.
Stay Ready. Stay Capable.
prepared division courses
Leadership is more than rank or title—it is influence, responsibility, and service. The Guardian Ethos Leadership Academy is a three-day intensive leadership academy designed to build leaders capable of making sound decisions in high-consequence environments. Drawing from proven leadership doctrine of the U.S. Military, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, and Law Enforcement command philosophy, students will learn how effective leaders think, communicate, train, mentor, and make decisions under pressure. Rather than focusing on management theory alone, This Academy develops character and practical leadership skills that students immediately apply through coaching, scenario-based leadership problems, and instructor-guided teach-back sessions. Students finish the course with a personalized leadership philosophy and an actionable professional development plan.
The House of Worship Medical Provider (HOW-MP) course prepares healthcare providers, EMTs, nurses, physicians, paramedics, and other qualified medical personnel to support medical operations in a houses of worship. Participants will learn how to anticipate, assess, and respond to medical and security-related incidents that may occur during worship services, special events, and community gatherings. Emphasis is placed on prehospital trauma care, coordinated response during violent incidents, triage operations, and maintaining personal and team resilience. Sponsorship from your House of Worship is required.
The House of Worship Responder (HOW-R) course prepares security volunteers, safety team members, ushers, greeters, and armed protectors to provide a safe and secure environment during worship services and special events. Participants will learn threat recognition, situational awareness, emergency response, active violence response, casualty management fundamentals, and resilience principles. The course is designed for individuals with little to no formal medical training and focuses on the integration of security operations with emergency medical response and law enforcement. Sponsorship from your House of Worship is required.
The Schoolhouse Emergency Preparedness and Response to Disaster (ShEPRD) course provides educational professionals with a comprehensive overview of the threats and hazards facing modern educational institutions. Participants will examine current security concerns, the growing mental health crisis affecting students and staff, medical and traumatic emergencies, active violence incidents, natural disasters, fire emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and the realities of delayed emergency response resources. The course emphasizes preparedness, situational awareness, emergency decision-making, and resilience to help schools develop a safer learning environment and improve outcomes during critical incidents.
The Prepared Civilian is a practical, hands-on emergency preparedness course designed to help individuals and families become more self-reliant before, during, and after emergencies. Participants will learn how to prepare for natural disasters, medical emergencies, extended power outages, civil unrest, and other crises by developing realistic preparedness plans, building emergency supply kits, improving household medical readiness, and practicing essential survival skills. This course emphasizes practical decision-making over fear, teaching students how to think critically, communicate effectively, and respond confidently when professional emergency services may be delayed or unavailable. Through classroom instruction and hands-on skill stations, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to protect themselves, their families, and their communities during crisis.