Health Services & Protocols
Luther College High School nurse’s office is staffed by a registered nurse from 7:30am – 11:30am Monday through Friday. During these hours, students may see the nurse for any of their health-related concerns. The nurse provides routine nursing care, referrals to the family physician or community resources and emergency medical care as needed.
If a day student is ill, it is the parent/guardian responsibility to call the main office before missing class. Students who become ill at school will be referred to the nurse’s office during nursing hours, otherwise students are to report their illness at the main office to have their parents/guardian contacted.
Physician documentation is required for students with high-risk medical conditions that necessitate staff awareness and support for treatment or emergency intervention (e.g., history of anaphylaxis, seizures, diabetes etc.). The medical emergency plan forms are available through Open Apply and should be submitted to the main office or emailed to nurse@luthercollege.edu prior to the start of each school year.
In accordance with Ministry of Education health guidelines, Luther College High School is not able to provide or administer over-the-counter medication to day students even with verbal parental permission. Families are asked to ensure that day students who may require over-the-counter medication carry their own medication as appropriate.
New students to Saskatchewan need to apply for a Saskatchewan Health Card. This process can take several weeks, and the student will be responsible for paying for health-related costs while waiting for the health card to be processed. These expenses will be reimbursed once the health card is activated by mailing receipts to Medical Services Branch at 3475 Albert St., Regina, SK., S4S 6X6.
In the event that a student experiences a significant medical or psychological condition including, but not limited to, severe depression, eating disorders, suicide attempts, or substance abuse that is determined to constitute an emergency requiring immediate treatment, support, or supervision, the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) will be contacted to assume care of the student and/or emergency medical services will be activated to facilitate transport to a hospital.
- Someone will always stay with the student
- The student’s medical plan will be carried out according to the directions given by the physician:
- For an anaphylactic reaction: The student’s EpiPen will be administered. If the reaction continues to worsen a second dose will be administered 5 minutes later and a 3rd dose in another 5 minutes if needed.
- For a severe asthmatic attack: The student’s inhaler(s) will be administered immediately.
- For all other high risk medical conditions: Medication will be given, or treatment provided according to directions given by physician.
- 911 will be called for medical emergencies that cannot be resolved at school. **If an EpiPen is administered, the student must be transported to the hospital even if symptoms have subsided.
- The school nurse will be notified.
- The parents/guardian will be notified.
Note: All costs associated with medical treatment will be the parent’s responsibility and employees are not responsible for any adverse reactions resulting from administration of emergency medication.
Mental Health Resources
Luther College High School has two counsellors and a school nurse that your student can see. if your student needs to talk to a counselor, they can set up an appointment by emailing the counselor or by going to student services. No appointment is needed to see the nurse.
Kids Help Phone – Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT or 686868 for professional counselling, information, and referrals to those aged 5 to 29. You can phone, text, or chat online. It’s confidential, free, and available 24/7.
HealthLine: Call 811 for mental health and addictions service, 24/7 crisis support, advice to help manage a caller’s situation, information, and connection to community resources.
Sexual Assault line: Call 306-352-0434
Suicide Helpline: Call 306-525-5333 or call/text 988
Helpful Apps:
- Calm
- Headspace
- Mindshift
Questions or concerns about your student’s health care at school may be directed to the School Nurse by email at nurse@luthercollege.edu or phone 306-791-9164.
To comply with LAFOIP privacy legislation:
A student’s health and medical information is confidential; however, the Consent to Share and Display section of the Medical Emergency Plan, signed by a parent/guardian, permits the sharing of essential emergency response information with faculty and staff.