Medical and First Aid

In a major medical emergency, DIAL 911.
Be sure to identify yourself and give the location of the emergency.
As soon as possible, notify Campus Security and the Vice President of Administration.
If the Vice President of Administration is not available, notify the Executive Vice President or Dean of Students as soon as possible.

In case of minor injury or illness, contact Campus Security. Then, provide first aid care to the extent you are able.

Use only sterile first aid materials. First aid kits are located in the biology lab (MH 304), chemistry lab (MH 302), the office of the Vice President of Administration (MH 116), and the Sports Medicine Center.
In case of serious injury or illness, qualified personnel should quickly perform the following steps:
- Keep the victim still and comfortable. DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM.
- Ask victim, “Are you okay?” and “What is wrong?”
- Check breathing and give artificial respiration if necessary and qualified to do so.
- Control serious bleeding by direct pressure on the wound. Be sure to wear surgical gloves when aiding a bleeding person. These gloves should be found in your desk drawer, with the department secretary or in the custodian closet. If you need a pair of gloves for your desk, please contact a member of the safety committee.
- Continue to assist the victim until help arrives.

All accidents and incidents must be reported immediately to Campus Security.

All accidents involving employees must be reported to the Office of Human Resources.

Hospital Emergency Room Service - Service for students is provided by agreement (students will be billed subsequently for services provided), and for faculty and staff under the terms of their group hospitalization insurance. Students must have a current Cumberland I.D. card. Service is available at the University Medical Center.