Frequently Asked Questions

Are my visits to Health Services confidential?

The confidentiality of all communications, whether written or oral, will be respected. However, exceptions may be necessary for legal requirements or in cases of medical emergency.

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What immunizations are required?

All students are required to provide written, physician-certified evidence of two MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) immunizations administered after the first birthday. Certified laboratory evidence of immunity may be submitted in lieu of immunization data.

Florida state law requires students who live in university-managed housing to provide written, physician-certified documentation for the Hepatitis B series (3 doses) and Meningococcal Meningitis (single dose) or sign a waiver to decline those immunizations. Students are encouraged to read the detailed information forwarded by Admissions with the Medical Report form or contact Health Services for further information.

What if I can’t find my immunization data?

Your high school, or another college or university you may have attended, will likely have this information on file. Alternately, you can have a blood test that will indicate antibody levels to the diseases for which you have been immunized. You may attach a laboratory report for positive antibody titers to the Medical Report form in lieu of documenting immunizations.

Health Services sponsors monthly, campus-based clinics for students who require initial immunization or additional protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. Maxim Healthcare Services, a national firm, administers all immunizations with payment options of cash, check, or credit card.

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Is a test for tuberculosis required?

A Mantoux skin test is required upon enrollment for international students enrolling from TB endemic areas. The test will be administered, without charge, by a Health Services clinician. A fee will be charged for repeat tests. Students with positive results will be referred for a chest X-ray.

Any student with known recent exposure to tuberculosis may also receive the Mantoux test, without charge, included with their diagnostic examination.

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What can I do in case of an emergency?

On campus---call ext. 67233 (SAFE) to contact the Safety Department. After hours, notify your RA (Resident Advisor) and/or Safety.

Off campus -- Call 911 or seek assistance at the 24-hour emergency services departments of the following local hospitals:
Halifax Medical Center (in Daytona Beach) - (386) 254-4000
Florida Hospital-Memorial Systems (in Ormond Beach) - (386) 676-6000

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What facility is available for after-hours, non-emergency care?

After hours, walk-in care is available at Memorial Family Care Clinic, 1130 Beville Road, Daytona Beach (386) 253-6051. No appointment is required. Please present your Eagle Card, driver license, and health insurance information so that charges may be appropriately billed. The center will accept a check or credit card with appropriate identification. Be aware that after hours care may cost more than comparable services provided on campus.

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Does Health Services provide women’s health care?

Yes. Annual physicals with PAP smear, breast examination and contraceptive prescription are available by appointment. Depo Provera injections will be administered if students furnish their own supply with their physician’s written order and a PAP smear report that is “normal” within the last 12 months. Please review the General Services section of this Web site for additional services.

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Can I get maintenance prescriptions renewed at Health Services?

The medical staff will consider maintenance prescription renewal if the student provides the following on their personal physician’s letterhead:
---Diagnosis
---Date of diagnosis
---Medication(s) & dosage(s)
---Date of last prescription written by the physician

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What are the consequences of substance abuse?

There has been recent concern and media attention regarding the consequences of substance abuse on college and university campuses across the nation. Most persons are aware of the dire effects that alcohol and illicit drugs can have on one’s health and safety. Embry-Riddle students should also be aware that the consequences of substance abuse include irrevocable adverse effects on one’s career in the aviation/aerospace industry.

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Does Health Services excuse class absences?

Health Services does not issue excuses. Students are responsible for discussing absences and late assignments with their individual faculty. Faculty may obtain oral verification of a student’s visit if the student signs a release. Diagnoses are never released/discussed.

If Health Services is closed and flight students need to ground themselves due to illness or injury, they must document the missed activity by calling the office and leaving a voice mail message. Follow-up with a clinician is required when Health Services resumes operation. Students are required to familiarize themselves with the procedures for medical grounding located in the Flight Operations Manual.

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How can I locate an FAA medical examiner?

Log on to www.flightphysical.com or www.cami.jccbi.gov.

If you are in the Daytona Beach area, Health Services maintains a referral list of local AMEs (Aviation Medical Examiners). See the list

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How can I locate ongoing information and advisories from Health Services?

We encourage you to call (386-226-7917), e-mail or come to the department if you have questions or need information.

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Are there additional websites for health related information?

Yes. Here are some additional resources:
American College Health Assoc.
Centers for Disease Control
National Institutes of Health
National Women's Health Info. Center
Mayo Clinic
Go Ask Alice (Columbia University’s renowned health question and answer website)

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