Sinclair provides emergency care in the form of first aid for those who become ill or are injured while on campus. All full-time Sinclair police officers and Safety Information Officers are certified in emergency first-aid and CPR. Immediately report any medical emergency to Sinclair Police. Officers will respond and arrange for the removal of the victim to a medical facility if necessary. First aid kits are available in various offices throughout the campus. In the event of a serious illness or injury, please follow the guidelines listed below:
- Call Sinclair Police at extension 2700 or 911 from any campus telephone. Be prepared to stay on the phone with the dispatcher.
- Provide your name and the location of the ill or injured person, the nature of the emergency, the state of consciousness of the person, and whether or not the person is bleeding or breathing.
- Do not move the person unless absolutely necessary.
- Severe bleeding can be stopped or slowed down by applying pressure directly to the wound using a clean towel (preferable) or the palm of your hand.
- Attempts to restore breathing can be initiated by anyone familiar with CPR.
If the injury is not severe and does not need immidately attention, staff and faculty may fill out an Accident or Illness Report form. Once filled out, return the form to Business Services, room 7323.
