Accident, Illness, Medical Services & Insurance

In the case of an accident occurring on campus, students should contact the Human Resources Office in A-183 (850-718-2269 or 850-718-2205); or, during the evening, if an emergency exists, dial 911 and report the emergency to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A Jackson County Sheriff’s deputy is assigned to this campus. The deputy will be dispatched immediately to the emergency location. Although the college has no medical facilities, Jackson Hospital is located only blocks away.

Medical Services

Student fees do not include any medical service, health or accident insurance. The college has no medical clinic or hospital. In case of serious illness or accident on the campus, staff will call 911.

Emergency treatment or hospitalization is at the expense of the student and/or parent(s); however, the Human Resources Office or the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs should be notified in the event of illness or accident.

Students have the responsibility of informing instructors of personal physical problems which may affect their performance in class.

Student Assistance Program

BayCare Behavioral Health (www.BayCare.org) offers a confidential toll-free hotline for students at (800) 878-5470. 

Health Insurance

The college does not offer health or hospitalization insurance. Students or parents should assume this responsibility.