Training and development

Empower your team with the right training to navigate uncertainty and challenges on assignment.

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In a world of constant change, the right training gives your team the edge.

At Healix International, we turn everyday teams into confident, capable responders. Backed by deep local knowledge, our training builds real situational awareness - so your team acts, not reacts.

Our instructors are seasoned security experts with frontline experience. They train with insights gained from real deployments, not just theory.

High-Risk Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)

True readiness comes from hands-on experience. Our HEAT course lets your team test their skills in a safe, controlled setting. Across five intensive days, your team will tackle real-world scenarios, learning vital safety skills from expert instructors.

Course modules

Please note this course must be delivered in person.

Bespoke classroom-based security training

From building a security mindset to travel prep and awareness, our tailored training equips your team for any challenge. One-day workshops suit those in moderate-risk areas. 

For high-risk roles, we offer deeper pre-deployment and refresher training to keep teams sharp in demanding settings.

High-risk security training (HRST) includes:

  • How to think about security
  • Preparing for travel
  • Avoiding becoming a target
  • Situational awareness
  • Communications and protection layers
  • Managing risk and responding to incidents

Travel safety e-learning

Our e-learning web-based courses help staff tackle common risks during work or travel. Each interactive, accessible module is split into short lessons. Certification can be used as part of a pre-trip process, aiding compliance and preparing travellers for the road ahead.

Intelligence and analysis fundamentals

This five-day course, developed in conjunction with University College London gives delegates a clear grounding in sourcing, analysing and presenting security intelligence. It helps them understand risks in international settings and support safer decisions for those on the ground.

Please note this course can be delivered in-person or remotely.

Course modules

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First Response Emergency Care (FREC)

Our FREC training course equips delegates with the essential skills to provide life-saving care in the first minutes of a medical emergency. It covers practical, hands-on training to manage trauma, illness and incidents before professional help arrives.

Please note this course must be delivered in person.

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