Medical Emergencies and Accidents

Campus Emergency Numbers

Emergency Procedures for Accidents and Acute Illness

In life-threatening situations, dial 911.
Give the nature and exact location of the accident or medical emergency! DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM, unless to prevent further injury!

For non-life-threatening situations, contact the Student Health and Psychological Services (x6346).
A nurse is on duty during daytime hours and limited evening hours (not on Friday). When the nurse is not available or the Student Health and Psychological Services is closed, call 642-7000. NOTE: First Aid is available from Campus Police when the Student Health and Psychological Services is closed.

Please report ALL student college-related injuries, as soon as possible to the Student Health and Psychological Services.
The instructor or person in charge shall make a written report of the injury. Accident report forms are available at the Student Health and Psychological Services, the Evening Dean's office, or from Campus Police. Accident reports are essential to process Insurance Claims; both are processed through the Student Health and Psychological Services. Once an accident report is received that requires an Insurance Claim, the student will be given information about the college's insurance coverage and the billing procedures.

An injury resulting from an illness is not covered by the college insurance, but it still needs to be reported to the Student Health and Psychological Services!

Ventura College Insurance Coverage for college-related injuries is limited, and it does not guarantee payment in full!

Crisis Intervention

For more information on crisis intervention, see the Crisis Intervention Handbook.

Crisis Brochure