Medical Assisting Student Handbook

Safety Policies

Clinical Training Student / Patient Safety Incidents
Accidents and/or incidents involving the student

  1. Immediately report all incidents, injuries, accidents, etc. to the clinical supervisor so that proper care can be given.
  2. The Medical Assisting Clinical Coordinator must also be informed by the beginning of the next workday.
  3. Accidents or incidents involving the patients

    1. The clinic policy for accidents and incidents must be followed.
    2. The Clinical Coordinator must also be notified of any such accidents or incidents.
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      NWHSU Safety Policies

      Emergency Situations
      Download the Emergency Situation Quick Reference Guide (PDF) in the NWHSU University Catalog for actions to take in case of on campus emergencies.

      • Active Shooter training is required for all students and is offered during Fall trimester
      • Student questions should be directed to Student Affairs
      • In the case of an emergency, contact Facilities at extension 555