Any student ill or injured with a condition that requires specialized transportation will be transported by ambulance.  EXAMPLES of conditions in this category are:

·         Car accident victim

·         Unconscious student

·         Fractured leg

·         Any suspicion of back or neck injury

·         Severe allergic reaction-involving respiration

·         Mental distress 

Any student well or injured with a minor problem and whose condition is highly unlikely to deteriorate prior to receiving medical help will arrange transportation with friends or Health Services.  EXAMPLES of conditions in this category are:

·         Colds

·         Mild sprains and strains

·         Lacerations that are not bleeding profusely

·         Normal physician appointments

The transporters are under no obligation to stay and should return to campus. The student can contact a friend to arrange transport back to campus.
 

Approved employees for transport of students are the College Nurse, Athletic Staff, Campus Safety, and Resident Hall Directors.