Classes and Events
Sharp HealthCare AVADE Level I/II Initial Training Class
This class is recommended for all employees.
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Presented by Sharp Training Center
This initial level I/II class is designed to provide training to help you prevent violence in the workplace via a program known as AVADE (awareness, vigilance, avoidance, defense, escape/environment).
This training offers informative, proactive strategies and interventions that can help prevent and mitigate fear, conflict and aggression, while creating a culture of safety. The class is comprehensive and relevant to stop escalation and reduce risk of injury to staff.
You will receive training strategies and techniques to mitigate escalated and violent behavior through proactive communication skills and techniques for real-world escalated situations. The class will also cover workplace violence, verbal de-escalation techniques and self-defense tactics.
This class is recommended for all Sharp employees.
Registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. If you do not receive an email confirming your enrollment, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration for this event, please call 1-800-827-4277 Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, or log in to your account to cancel online.
Parking Information
Parking for the Sharp Corporate Office is available in the west lot at the front of the building. Please enter the west parking lot via Gate 2 from Tech Way off Kearny Villa Road. A parking permit is not required.
After parking, you can enter the Sharp Corporate Office through the temporary main entrance in the front of the building. Please make sure to arrive early to get to class on time.
Please note that due to ongoing construction, parking and arrival information is subject to change.
Fee Information
Please note that Sharp employees are subject to a $25 payroll deduction if they do not attend or if they cancel or reschedule less than 24 hours prior to the start time of the class.
Traveling nurses currently on assignment with Sharp can register at a discount. Please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277) and provide the agent with your Lawson number to enroll.
Special Instructions
Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified by phone two days before the class and will have the opportunity to attend another date.
Arrival
Students enrolled in this class will receive a welcome email directly from AVADE prior to their course date. The email will contain instructions and a link to create an account to access the online student guide/e-book. Please make sure you have access to the e-book before your class.
Participants who arrive more than five minutes after the class start time will be asked to reschedule.
What to Bring
- It is mandatory that you bring a face covering to class. Please wear scrubs or comfortable clothing. You will be asked to perform self-defense movements.
- A meal break will be provided. Please plan to bring your own food and beverages
- If your class is at the Sharp Corporate Office (Spectrum), please make sure to bring your Sharp ID badge if you are an employee.
CEUs
This course is provider-approved by the California Board of Nursing (Provider No. 70) for 4.0 contact hours.


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