Medical Emergencies
CALL 9-1-1
Initiate Appropriate Action:
For Life-Threatening Emergencies - unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, choking, seizures, chest pain, serious bleeding, rape/assault, etc.
- GET HELP!
- IF ALONE, run to the nearest telephone and dial 9-1-1
- IF NOT ALONE, send someone to the nearest telephone and dial 9-1-1
- If the nature of the emergency can be determined, report it
- If possible, report if the person is conscious, breathing or bleeding.
- Render aid as appropriate.
- If possible, send someone to meet Emergency Personnel to direct them to the scene.
For General Medical Problems (Injuries/Illness) - Conditions with no threat to life or limb.
- Render aid as appropriate.
- Direct the person to the nearest First Aid Kit.
- Ask if they need assistance to home, hospital or doctor. Note: you should never transport a person to the hospital yourself, always call an ambulance.
First Aid Kit Locations
- Main Building—Student Services Suite
- Montgomery Student Center—Bookstore
- Grier Science Building—Lab Common Area, room 207
- Grier Science Building—Conference Room, first floor
- Vocational Building—Faculty/Staff Lounge, room 110
- Wallace House—Receptionist Area
- Maintenance Building—Outside Superintendent's Office
- Machine Shop—Common Wall
- Cherry Street Center—Receptionist's Area
- Continuing Education Center—Mail Room
- Cosmetology Center—Supply Room
- Mooresville Center—Faculty/Staff Lounge
- South Statesville Skills—Reception Area, file cabinet drawer
- Technology and Workforce Development—room 103
- Drake St. Annex—On wall by bathrooms
- Frasier House—Kitchen
- Music Department (House)—Hallway to kitchen
- Security Vehicle
- Library—Staff Lounge area
- Print Shop—under front counter
Bloodborne pathogen kits are located in the housekeeping closets in all buildings.
