Medical Emergency Procedure



Posted: Jan 4, 2021 12:26 AM   |  Updated: Oct 20, 2021 1:57 PM

If In the event of a severe or life-threatening injury or illness on campus

  • Observe the area and approach the injured person only if it is safe to do so (for example, there is no gas leak or fire)
  • Call 911 and follow the directions provided (if calling from a NAIT phone, Protective Services will automatically be notified)
  • Call NAIT Protective Services at 780.471.7477 (during regular business hours, Protective Services will notify Health Services)
  • Do not move ill or injured person(s) unless it is essential for their safety
  • Provide first aid
  • Remain at the scene until emergency services arrives and provide additional information as required

Active Aggressor

Criminal Activity

Evacuation

Fire

Hazardous Material Release

Hold and Secure

Lockdown

Medical Emergency

Shelter-in-Place

Remote Incident

Call 911 for help during an emergency.

  • Afterwards, call Protective Services at 780.471.7477.
  • If it is safe to do so, remain at the incident location until first responders arrive. 
  • In a non-urgent or non-life-threatening situation, contact Protective Services. When in doubt, call 911.

Protective Services:
Email: protectiveservices@nait.ca

Emergency Notifications

Protective Services can send timely emergency notifications through NAIT Alert using

  • The NAIT Alert mobile app (be sure to enable push notifications)
  • Email (to NAIT staff email accounts)
  • NAIT Twitter and, in select instances, Facebook
  • NAIT’s emergency website: nait.ca/emergency (alerts may also appear on nait.ca, staff intranet and MyNAIT Portal directing you to this website)
  • Desktop alerts on NAIT computers
  • Digital signage on NAIT campuses
  • Automated voice calls (to select users)